***Run until the walls come tumblin’ down*** A loner at Folsom State Penitentiary (Peter Strauss) gains attention when it’s discovered that he can run a mile in less than four minutes. Officials naturally try to see if they can enter him in the Olympics. The cast includes Brian Dennehy, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Lawson, Roger E. Mosley and Ed Lauter. "The Jericho Mile" (1979) is a prison movie meshed with…
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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
Burton Gilliam
Jimmy-Jack
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Brother Lateef
Wilmore Thomas
Moo-Moo
Le Roy Haskins
Too-Cool
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FAQ about The Jericho Mile
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.
When was The Jericho Mile released?
The Jericho Mile was released in 1980.
What genres does The Jericho Mile belong to?
The Jericho Mile is categorised as Drama, TV Movie, Crime.
Who stars in The Jericho Mile?
The cast of The Jericho Mile includes Peter Strauss, Roger E. Mosley, Richard Lawson, Brian Dennehy, Geoffrey Lewis.