The Jericho Mile
Behind the wall of this prison is a man traning to challenge the Olympic record..
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10/31/1980Runtime
97 minsOverview
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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A taut, underdog story set within prison walls that channels rage and desperation into the pursuit of athletic excellence. It's as much about reclaiming dignity in a dehumanizing system as it is about running fast.
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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
Richard Moll
Joker Gibb
Edmund Penney
OAU Official
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