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The Jericho Mile

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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Cast & Crew See All

Peter Strauss
Larry 'Rain' Murphy
Richard Lawson
R.C. Stiles
Roger E. Mosley
Cotton Crown

Awards

  • 1980 - Eddie - Best Edited Television Special - winner
  • 1980 - DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Specials/Movies for TV/Actuality - winner
  • 1979 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special - nominated
  • 1979 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special - winner

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