A man held in Folsom State Penitentiary (played by Peter Strauss) becomes known when it’s noticed he can complete a mile in under four minutes, prompting officials to consider entering him in the Olympic games. The film also features Brian Dennehy, Geoffrey Lewis, Richard Lawson, Roger E. Mosley and Ed Lauter. "The Jericho Mile," released in 1979, combines elements of prison dramas with sports films. It’s signific…