The Jericho Mile

1980 NR 1h 37m 7.1

A prisoner gets a chance to take part in the Olympics.

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.

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Info about The Jericho Mile

Studio(s): ABC Circle Films

Originally Released: Oct 31, 1980

Production Country: United States

Budget: $1,100,000.00

Genres: Crime, Drama, Sport