The Jericho Mile (1980)
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.
Director: Michael Mann
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 31, 1980
Cast
- Peter Strauss - Larry "Rain" Murphy
- 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
- William Prince - O.A.U. Chairman
- Miguel Piñero - Rubio
Screenplay
- Patrick J. Nolan (Story)
- Michael Mann (Teleplay)
- Patrick J. Nolan (Teleplay)
Music: Jimmie Haskell
Cinematography: Rexford L. Metz
Editing: Arthur Schmidt
Production: ABC Circle Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal
Keywords
prison, drug smuggling, sports, fistfight, revenge, murder, gang, racism, drugs, race
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Jericho Mile about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Jericho Mile?
- The Jericho Mile was directed by Michael Mann.
- Who stars in The Jericho Mile?
- The Jericho Mile stars Peter Strauss, Roger E. Mosley, Richard Lawson, Brian Dennehy, Geoffrey Lewis, Billy Green Bush.
- How long is The Jericho Mile?
- The Jericho Mile has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Jericho Mile?
- The Jericho Mile is a Drama, TV Movie, Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was The Jericho Mile produced?
- The Jericho Mile was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Jericho Mile?
- The themes of The Jericho Mile include: Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence, Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Betrayal from the Closest Friend, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal.