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The Jericho Mile
“Behind the wall of this prison is a man traning to challenge the Olympic record..”
6.0 / 10• 1980• 1h 37m•NR• English
DramaTV MovieCrime
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Peter Strauss
Larry "Rain" Murphy
Lead
Roger E. Mosley
"Cotton" Crown
Richard Lawson
R.C. Stiles
Brian Dennehy
Dr. D
Geoffrey Lewis
Dr. Bill Jankowski
Billy Green Bush
Warden Earl Gulliver
Ed Lauter
Jerry Beliot
Beverly Todd
Wylene
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Michael Mann's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Jericho Mile is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
