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The Jericho Mile
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The Jericho Mile

1980-10-31 · 97 min · ★ 6.1

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.

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Directors
Michael Mann
Production companies
ABC Circle Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Peter StraussPeter StraussLarry "Rain" Murphy
Roger E. MosleyRoger E. Mosley"Cotton" Crown
Richard LawsonRichard LawsonR.C. Stiles
Brian DennehyBrian DennehyDr. D
Geoffrey LewisGeoffrey LewisDr. Bill Jankowski
Billy Green BushBilly Green BushWarden Earl Gulliver
Ed LauterEd LauterJerry Beliot
Beverly ToddBeverly ToddWylene
William PrinceWilliam PrinceO.A.U. Chairman
Miguel PiñeroMiguel PiñeroRubio
Richard MollRichard MollJoker Gibb
Edmund PenneyOAU Official
Burton GilliamBurton GilliamJimmy-Jack
Ji-Tu CumbukaJi-Tu CumbukaBrother Lateef
Wilmore ThomasMoo-Moo
Le Roy HaskinsToo-Cool
Gaddis Franklin Jr.Sahib Wahib
John E. JacksonBoogaloo
Robert L. JonesAbba Dabba
Gilbert TewksburyPanfilo David

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