The Desperate Miles
Synopsis
A disabled Vietnam vet sets out to prove that disabled people don't have to be helpless by starting a 180-mile trip in a wheelchair. On the way he finds his life is endangered by a deranged truck driver.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Haller
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur A. Ross
- Original Score
- Robert Prince
- Original Title
- The Desperate Miles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Haller
Arthur A. Ross, Joel Rogosin
Robert Prince
Jack Woolf
Chuck McClelland, Howard Terrill
Robert Greenwald, Frank von Zerneck, Joel Rogosin
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Greenwald
Producer
Frank von Zerneck
Producer
Chuck McClelland
Editor
Howard Terrill
Editor
Robert Prince
Original Music Composer
Arthur A. Ross
Screenplay
Jack Woolf
Director of Photography
Daniel Haller
Director
Joel Rogosin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desperate Miles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desperate Miles about?
A disabled Vietnam vet sets out to prove that disabled people don't have to be helpless by starting a 180-mile trip in a wheelchair. On the way he finds his life is endangered by a deranged truck driver.
Who directed The Desperate Miles?
The Desperate Miles was directed by Daniel Haller.
Who stars in The Desperate Miles?
The principal cast of The Desperate Miles includes Tony Musante, Joanna Pettet, Jeanette Nolan, Lynn Loring, John Larch.
When was The Desperate Miles released and how long is it?
The Desperate Miles was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desperate Miles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desperate Miles was composed by Robert Prince.