The Jericho Mile

The Jericho Mile (1980)

October 31st, 19801h 37min

Drama, TV Movie, Crime, Thriller
60%

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.


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