The Jericho Mile 45 years old
Behind the wall of this prison is a man traning to challenge the Olympic record..
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.
Credits
The Jericho Mile Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Geoffrey Lewis He was 43, 79 years old when he died | as Dr. Bill Jankowski |
| Billy Green Bush He was 43, now 89 years old | as Warden Earl Gulliver |
| Brian Dennehy He was 40, now 86 years old | as Dr. D |
| Richard Lawson He was 32, now 77 years old | as R.C. Stiles |
| Beverly Todd She was 32, now 78 years old | as Wylene |
| Peter Strauss He was 32, now 77 years old | as Larry 'Rain' Murphy |
| Ed Lauter He was 40, 74 years old when he died | as Jerry Beliot |
| William Prince He was 66, 83 years old when he died | as O.A.U. Chairman |
| Burton Gilliam He was 40, now 86 years old | as Jimmy-Jack |
| Ji-Tu Cumbuka He was 40, 77 years old when he died | as Brother Lateef |
| Richard Moll He was 36, now 81 years old | as Joker Gibb |
| Miguel Piñero He was 32, 41 years old when he died | as Rubio |
| Roger E. Mosley He was 40, now 86 years old | as Cotton Crown |
| Edmund Penney He was 52, 82 years old when he died | as OAU Official |
The Jericho Mile Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Arthur Schmidt as Editor. He was 41 (now 87) years old | Editing |
| Ross Brown as Casting. He was 2 (now 43) years old | Production |
| Michael Mann as Director. He was 36 (now 81) years old | Directing |
| Michael Mann as Teleplay. He was 36 (now 81) years old | Writing |
| Stephen Myles Berger as Art Direction. | Art |
| Jimmie Haskell as Original Music Composer. He was 53 (89) years old when He died | Sound |
| Del Acevedo as Makeup Artist. | Costume & Make-Up |
| Hank McCann as Casting. | Production |
The Jericho Mile (45 years)
Behind the wall of this prison is a man traning to challenge the Olympic record..
- Release day: Sunday, March 18, 1979
- Runtime: 97 minutes