The Jericho Mile (1979)
- Directed by
- Michael Mann
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 53 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A prisoner at Folsom State Prison dedicates himself to running. He trains for the Olympic trials while navigating life inside the prison.
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What happens
The Jericho Mile is a 1979 American made for TV crime sports film directed by Michael Mann. The film won five awards, including three Emmy Awards. The story is set at Folsom State Prison, and the film was shot on location there amongst the prison population. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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