The Jericho Mile
1979, Film, 97 min, Crime, Drama, Sport, English, United States, MoviePedia score 64
Behind the wall of this prison is a man traning to challenge the Olympic record..
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.
Directed by Michael Mann
Cast
- Peter Strauss as Larry 'Rain' Murphy
- Richard Lawson as R.C. Stiles
- Roger E. Mosley as Cotton Crown
- Brian Dennehy as Dr. D
- Geoffrey Lewis as Dr. Bill Janowski
- Billy Green Bush as Warden Earl Gulliver
- Ed Lauter as Jerry Beloit
- Beverly Todd as Wylene
- William Prince as O.A.U. Chairman
- Miguel Pinero as Rubio
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