The Jericho Mile
“Behind the wall of this prison is a man traning to challenge the Olympic record..”
Synopsis
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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The Jericho Mile (1979) ORIGINAL TEASER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-10
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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
Gaddis Franklin Jr.
Sahib Wahib
John E. Jackson
Boogaloo
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick J. Nolan, Michael Mann
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- The Jericho Mile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ABC Circle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mann
Patrick J. Nolan, Michael Mann
Jimmie Haskell
Rexford L. Metz
Arthur Schmidt
Tim Zinnemann
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Mann
Director
Tim Zinnemann
Producer
Jimmie Haskell
Original Music Composer
Rexford L. Metz
Director of Photography
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
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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.
Who directed The Jericho Mile?
The Jericho Mile was directed by Michael Mann.
Who stars in The Jericho Mile?
The principal cast of The Jericho Mile includes Peter Strauss, Roger E. Mosley, Richard Lawson, Brian Dennehy, Geoffrey Lewis.
When was The Jericho Mile released and how long is it?
The Jericho Mile was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jericho Mile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jericho Mile was composed by Jimmie Haskell.