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The Jericho Mile (1980)

Movie ★ 6.0 97 min

Drama TV Movie Crime

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.

Michael Mann Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 31, 1980
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0079366
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
ABC Circle Films

Themes

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 Richard Moll Richard Moll Joker Gibb Edmund Penney OAU Official Burton Gilliam Burton Gilliam Jimmy-Jack Ji-Tu Cumbuka Ji-Tu Cumbuka Brother Lateef Wilmore Thomas Moo-Moo Le Roy Haskins Too-Cool Gaddis Franklin Jr. Sahib Wahib John E. Jackson Boogaloo

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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.
When was The Jericho Mile released?
The Jericho Mile is a 1980 drama, tv movie, crime film.
Where can I watch The Jericho Mile?
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