The Jericho Mile (1979)

The Jericho Mile (1979) (DVD) (*)

$29.99

Screened, competed or awarded at:
Emmy Awards
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Mono )
Italian ( Mono )
Italian ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Italy ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
94 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1979 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Michael Mann

Written By:
Patrick J. Nolan

Actors:
Beverly Todd ..... Wylene
Billy Green Bush ..... Warden Earl Gulliver
Brian Dennehy ..... Dr. D
Burton Gilliam ..... Jimmy-Jack
Ed Lauter ..... Jerry Beloit
Edmund Penney ..... OAU Official
Geoffrey Lewis ..... Dr. Bill Janowski
Ji-Tu Cumbuka ..... Brother Lateef
Miguel Pinero ..... Rubio
Peter Strauss ..... Larry 'Rain' Murphy
Richard Lawson ..... R.C. Stiles
Richard Moll ..... Joker Gibb
Roger E. Mosley ..... Cotton Crown
William Prince ..... O.A.U. Chairman
Wilmore Thomas ..... Moo-Moo

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.

Director Michael Mann co-wrote the teleplay for The Jericho Mile with Patrick J. Nolan. Peter Strauss stars as 'Rain' Murphy, serving a life sentence in Folsom Prison for first-degree murder. To break up the boredom of prison life, Murphy begins running laps around the prison recreation track. Prison officials take notice when Murphy runs a mile in less than four minutes. They lobby to enter Murphy into the Olympics, an act of largesse that not only pulls Murphy out of his misanthropy but also helps to unify his racially divided fellow prisoners. Originally telecast March 18, 1979, The Jericho Mile was filmed on location at Folsom Prison, with several inmates playing small roles - and talking the talk of prisoners, never mind the TV censors.

Peter Strauss plays Rain Murphy, a man sentenced to life in prison. Choosing to spend his time in isolation, running around the track he captures the attention of prison officials, who believe he is fast enough to compete in the Olympic Games.

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