The Jericho Mile (1979)
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- 1h 37min
- Crime, Drama
- 18 Mar 1979 (USA)
- TV Movie
A prisoner gets a chance to take part in the Olympics.
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Awards:
- Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.
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| Peter Strauss | ... |
Larry 'Rain' Murphy
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| Richard Lawson | ... |
R.C. Stiles
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| Roger E. Mosley | ... |
Cotton Crown
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| Brian Dennehy | ... |
Dr. D
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| Geoffrey Lewis | ... |
Dr. Bill Janowski
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| Billy Green Bush | ... |
Warden Earl Gulliver
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| Ed Lauter | ... |
Jerry Beloit
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| Beverly Todd | ... |
Wylene
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| William Prince | ... |
O.A.U. Chairman
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Miguel Pinero | ... |
Rubio
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| Richard Moll | ... |
Joker Gibb
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Edmund Penney | ... |
OAU Official
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| Burton Gilliam | ... |
Jimmy-Jack
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| Ji-Tu Cumbuka | ... |
Brother Lateef
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Wilmore Thomas | ... |
Moo-Moo
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Le Roy Haskins | ... |
Too-Cool
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Gaddis Franklin Jr. | ... |
Sahib Wahib
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John E. Jackson | ... |
Boogaloo
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Robert L. Jones | ... |
Abba Dabba
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Gilbert Tewksbury | ... |
Panfilo David
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Benny L. Rapisura | ... |
Kiki Pardo
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Eluterio Rodarte | ... |
Lobo Huera
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Steven White | ... |
Charlie Loon
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Jimmy Coppola | ... |
Action Jackson
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Terry Lee Dawson | ... |
Foghorn
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Thomas K. Abihai | ... |
Abihai
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Marcus R. Colburn IV | ... |
Nomoto
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Robert Edward Collins | ... |
Conway
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Harold D. Kuykendall | ... |
Guard #1
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Ed Morris | ... |
Guard #2
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Joe Campoy | ... |
Associate Warden
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Directed by
| Michael Mann | ||
Written by
| Patrick J. Nolan | ... | (story) |
| Patrick J. Nolan | ... | (teleplay) and |
| Michael Mann | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Tim Zinnemann | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jimmie Haskell | ||
Cinematography by
| Rexford L. Metz | ... | (as Rexford Metz) |
Editing by
| Arthur Schmidt | ||
Editorial Department
| Robert Hendricks | ... | assistant editor (as Bob Hendricks) |
Casting By
| Ross Brown | ||
| Hank McCann | ||
Art Direction by
| Stephen Myles Berger | ... | (as Stephen Berger) |
Set Decoration by
| William K. Jolley | ||
Makeup Department
| Del Acevedo | ... | makeup artist (as Del Accevedo) |
Production Management
| Penelope L. Foster | ... | unit production manager (as Penelope Foster) |
| David McCann | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frank Beetson | ... | first assistant director (as Frank C. Beetson) |
| John R. Kittleson | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| William M. Bell | ... | construction coordinator |
| David Goldman | ... | property master (as David M. Goldman) |
Sound Department
| Michael Hilkene | ... | sound editor |
| James E. Webb | ... | production sound (as Jim Webb) |
Stunts
| Greg Walker | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Louis Niemeyer | ... | first assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Butler | ... | costumer: men (as Mike Butler) |
| John S. Perry | ... | costume supervisor (as John Perry) |
Music Department
| Ken Johnson | ... | music editor |
| Mark Southern | ... | music editor |
| Garry Ulmer | ... | music scoring mixer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Lynn A. Aber | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Lou Frank | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Willie Herron | ... | mural design |
| Mary Meacham | ... | title designer |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1979) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- ITC Film Distributors (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Europa Film (1981) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Royal Film A/S (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- S.N. Prodis (1981) (France) (theatrical)
- Mundial Filmes (1982) (Portugal) (theatrical) (35 mm)
- BBC One (1985) (United Kingdom) (tv) (initial UK airing)
- TF1 (1985) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Charter Entertainment (1986) (United States) (VHS)
- Crystal Screen Entertainment (1987) (Australia) (video)
- Atlas Video (West Germany) (video) (Betamax)
- Kino Lorber (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Kino Lorber (2018) (United States) (DVD)
- Channel 5 Video (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Videoform Pictures (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (Betamax)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinemobile System (location equipment)
- Echo Films (sound editing)
- Glen Glenn Sound Company (re-recording)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (titles and opticals)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Larry "Rain" Murphy is stuck in Folsom Prison for life on a first-degree murder charge. An inmate who prefers to be alone, Murphy spends much of his time running around the facility's track. When he begins reaching a mile in under four minutes, Murphy gains the attention of the jail's officials, who contemplate entering him in the Olympics. While Murphy is initially resistant to the idea, eventually he starts training to be an Olympic competitor. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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| Taglines | He's running for his freedom ... and his life. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,100,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | After the success of this project, Michael Mann received over two dozen offers to direct projects. He turned them all down to do Thief (1981). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 31st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1979). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | "This picture was filmed among the convict population and within the walls of Folsom State Penitentiary." [Text appears at the beginning of the end credits.] See more » |
| Quotes |
Larry 'Rain' Murphy:
I'm gonna nail you. Stiles was my brother. See more » |