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The Jericho Mile Watch Free: A Prison Drama

Larry Murphy was convicted of first degree murder and is serving a life term in Folsom Prison for shooting his father, which he feels was justified because his father was raping his stepsister. In prison he is nicknamed “Lickety Split” by the other inmates, but remains a loner who has only one person he calls a friend: a black inmate named Stiles.

Obsession with Running

The film centers around Larry’s obsession for running around the prison yard. Larry has no idea how fast he is actually running until the prison psychologist (Geoffrey Lewis) has the prison sports writer time him.

Training for the Olympics

Once the warden (Billy Green Bush) finds out just how fast Murphy is, he has the state track and field coach (Ed Lauter) bring up a couple of his distance runners to run against Murphy. Murphy beats them and ultimately allows the track coach to train him in anticipation of the upcoming Olympic trials.

Conflict and Tragedy

Before Murphy can compete, a new track has to be built. Stiles manages to swing a deal with the head of the white gang, Dr. D, (Brian Dennehy), to get a conjugal visit with his wife. Instead of Stiles’ wife showing up, one of Dr. D’s drug “mules” is put in her place so that Stiles can bring in some drugs. Stiles refuses to participate and goes back to his cell, resulting in the “mule” getting arrested. Conflicts continue as Stiles is killed and the white gang boycotts the building of the track.

Final Showdown

The truth unfolds as a gang fight ensues, leading to the completion of the track. Murphy clocks a qualifying time while beating Frank Davies, one of the fastest milers in the U.S., to compete in the Olympic trials. However, his dream is shattered when it is revealed that a convicted murderer is not allowed to compete. In a fit of anger, Murphy admits he would “blow him away” all over again given the same circumstances.

Defying the Odds

With no Olympic opportunity, Murphy returns to his cell but decides to race against time. As he crosses the finish line, inmates realize that Murphy beat Davies’ time, bringing a sense of victory and closure to his journey.

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