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The Jericho Mile

The Jericho Mile

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

19806.01h 37m

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.

Directed by Michael Mann
Written by Patrick J. Nolan, Michael Mann
Produced by Tim Zinnemann
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Top Cast

Peter Strauss

Peter Strauss

Larry "Rain" Murphy

Roger E. Mosley

Roger E. Mosley

"Cotton" Crown

Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

R.C. Stiles

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Dr. D

Geoffrey Lewis

Geoffrey Lewis

Dr. Bill Jankowski

Billy Green Bush

Billy Green Bush

Warden Earl Gulliver

Ed Lauter

Ed Lauter

Jerry Beliot

Beverly Todd

Beverly Todd

Wylene

William Prince

William Prince

O.A.U. Chairman

Miguel Piñero

Miguel Piñero

Rubio

Themes & Keywords

prisondrug smugglingsportsfistfightrevengemurdergangracismdrugsrace

About The Jericho Mile

The Jericho Mile is a drama, tv movie, crime, thriller film released in 1980 exploring themes of prison, drug smuggling, sports, fistfight, revenge, murder. Directed by Michael Mann, it stars Peter Strauss, Roger E. Mosley, Richard Lawson. 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.

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