The Jericho Mile (1979)

  • NR
  • 03/18/1979 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 37m

Behind the wall of this prison is a man traning to challenge the Olympic record..

Overview

A runner, serving a life sentence at Folsom Prison, works at becoming the world's fastest miler and wins a chance to compete for a spot on the Olympic team.

Michael Mann

Director

Patrick J. Nolan

Story

Cast

Peter Strauss's headshot

Peter Strauss

Larry "Rain" Murphy
Roger E. Mosley's headshot

Roger E. Mosley

"Cotton" Crown
Richard Lawson's headshot

Richard Lawson

R.C. Stiles
Brian Dennehy's headshot

Brian Dennehy

Dr. D
Geoffrey Lewis's headshot

Geoffrey Lewis

Dr. Bill Jankowski
Billy Green Bush's headshot

Billy Green Bush

Warden Earl Gulliver
Ed Lauter's headshot

Ed Lauter

Jerry Beliot
Beverly Todd's headshot

Beverly Todd

Wylene

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