Movie

The Desperate Miles

★ 7.0(1)19751h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Daniel Haller
Release date: 1975-03-05
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Television

About The Desperate Miles

The Desperate Miles is a 1975 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Daniel Haller, starring Tony Musante, Joanna Pettet and Jeanette Nolan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Desperate Miles in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A disabled Vietnam vet sets out to prove that disabled people don't have to be helpless by starting a 180-mile trip in a wheelchair. On the way he finds his life is endangered by a deranged truck driver.

Cast

Tony Musante

Joe Larkin

Joanna Pettet

Ruth Merrick

Jeanette Nolan

Mrs. Larkin

Lynn Loring

Jill

John Larch

Dr. Bryson

Pepe Serna

Ruiz

Michael Richardson

Ted

Shelly Novack

Lou

Richard Reicheg

Stacy Keach, Sr.

Mr. Rhodes

John Davis Chandler

Truck Driver

Kathy Cronkite

Themes & keywords

vietnam veteranwheelchairwheelchair user truck driverman in wheelchair

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Desperate Miles in Mexico?+

The Desperate Miles is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Desperate Miles on Netflix?+

The Desperate Miles is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Desperate Miles?+

The Desperate Miles has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Desperate Miles?+

The Desperate Miles stars Tony Musante, Joanna Pettet, Jeanette Nolan, Lynn Loring and John Larch.

When did The Desperate Miles come out?+

The Desperate Miles is a 1975 movie directed by Daniel Haller.

What genre is The Desperate Miles?+

The Desperate Miles is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Desperate Miles?+

The Desperate Miles was directed by Daniel Haller.