The Jericho Mile (1979)

Synopsis:

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.

Actors:

Peter Strauss, Richard Lawson, Roger E. Mosley, Brian Dennehy, Geoffrey Lewis, Billy Green Bush, Ed Lauter, Beverly Todd, William Prince, Miguel Pinero, Richard Moll, Edmund Penney, Burton Gilliam, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Wilmore Thomas, Le Roy Haskins, Gaddis Franklin Jr., John E. Jackson, Robert L. Jones, Gilbert Tewksbury

Directors:

Michael Mann

Writers:

Patrick J. Nolan

Year:

1979

Genres:

Drama, Sports & Sport Films

DVD details

BBFC:

Classification is to be confirmed by the British Board of Film Classification

Release Date:

Not released