The Desperate Miles 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. Details Casts Posters Title The Desperate Miles Release Date 1975-03-05 Runtime 01 Hours 30 Minutes Genres Drama TV Movie Production Companies Universal Television, American Broadcasting Company (ABC) Production Countries United States of America 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... Al... Stacy Keach, Sr.... Mr. Rhodes... John Davis Chandler... Truck Driver... Kathy Cronkite... ... John Elerick... ... Pervis Atkins... Jason... Marcus Smith... Spaulding... Original Size (500x750)