2 Movies Starring Peter Strauss

The Jericho Mile

The Jericho Mile

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1979-03-18

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

97 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.5 (976 Reviews)

Director:

Michael Mann

Cast:

Writer:

Patrick J. Nolan (story)

Patrick J. Nolan (teleplay)

Michael Mann (teleplay)

Fullplot:

Rain Murphy is a man sentenced to life in prison, choosing to do his time in near-isolation, and engages in distance running when given the opportunity for free-time. While his form and speed capture the attention of prison officials who believe he could be competitive for the Olympics, Murphy expresses disinterest. But when the one man he has befriended is taken advantage of by political groups within the prison, Murphy decides to pursue the opportunity presented to him in his memory. This action not only has profound changes on him, but also on the atmosphere of the inmates in the prison and their outlook on the accomplishments he can make.

The Yearling

The Yearling

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1994-04-24

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

90 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (224 Reviews)

Director:

Rod Hardy

Cast:

Writer:

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (novel)

Joe Wiesenfeld (teleplay)

Fullplot:

In 1870s Florida, a rural family struggles to survive. A lonely twelve-year-old son, Jody (Wil Horneff), the lone surviving child, against his mother's better judgment eventually persuades his parents to allow him a pet fawn, which Jody grows to love deeply. Tragic conflict arises when the fawn begins eating the family's food crops.

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