Eyes Wide Open
2018
“Behind the wall of this prison is a man traning to challenge the Olympic record..”
The Jericho Mile (1980)
October 31, 19801h 37mEN
6.0
51 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Michael MannWriters
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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N/A
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Production Companies
ABC Circle Films
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Wuchak
6.0***Run until the walls come tumblin’ down*** A loner at Folsom State Penitentiary (Peter Strauss) gains attention when it’s discovered that he can run a mile in less than four minutes. Officials naturally try to see if they can enter him in the Olympics. The cast includes Brian Dennehy, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Lawson, Roger E. Mosley and Ed Lauter. "The Jericho Mile" (1979) is a prison movie meshed with sports flick. It’s notable as Michael Mann’s first movie wherein he was limited by TV constraints, yet it shows his potential and explains why he moved on to greatness, e.g. “The Last of…
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