The Jericho Mile (TV)
1979 · Movie · 97 min. · United States
Rain Murphy is a man sentenced to life in prison, choosing to do his time in near-isolation, and engages in distance running when given the opportunity for free-time. While his form and speed capture the attention of prison officials who believe he could be competitive for the Olympics, Murphy expresses disinterest. But when the one man he has befriended is taken advantage of by political groups within the prison, Murphy decides to pursue the opportunity presented to him in his memory. This action not only has profound changes on him, but also on the atmosphere of the inmates in the prison and their outlook on the accomplishments he can make.
Direction Michael Mann
Cast Peter Strauss · Richard Lawson · Roger E. Mosley · Brian Dennehy · Geoffrey Lewis · Billy Green Bush · Ed Lauter · Beverly Todd
Soundtrack Jimmie Haskell
Screenplay Patrick J. Nolan · Michael Mann
Cinematography Rexford L. Metz
Original title The Jericho Mile (TV)
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116 votes (FilmAffinity)
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