A Prayer for the Dying(1987)
“Freedom always comes with a price.”
Overview
Martin, an I.R.A. hitman, is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. He grows a bond with the priest and his niece. But his past and his former employers put all their lives in danger.
Director
Mike Hodges
Studio
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$1M
Cast
Mickey Rourke
as Martin Fallon
Bob Hoskins
as Father Michael Da Costa
Alan Bates
as Jack Meehan
Sammi Davis
as Anna
Christopher Fulford
as Billy Meehan
Liam Neeson
as Liam Docherty
Leonard Termo
as Bonati
Camille Coduri
as Jenny Fox
Alison Doody
as Siobhan Donovan
Maurice O'Connell
as Superintendant Miller
Karl Johnson
as Fitzgerald
Anthony Stewart Head
as Rupert
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 47m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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Where can I watch A Prayer for the Dying?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for A Prayer for the Dying (1987).
What is A Prayer for the Dying about?▼
Martin, an I.R.A. hitman, is seen by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. He grows a bond with the priest and his niece. But his past and his former employers put all their lives in danger.
Who directed A Prayer for the Dying?▼
A Prayer for the Dying was directed by Mike Hodges and released in 1987. It is a crime, drama, action, thriller film.
How long is A Prayer for the Dying?▼
A Prayer for the Dying has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
Who stars in A Prayer for the Dying?▼
The cast of A Prayer for the Dying includes Mickey Rourke as Martin Fallon, Bob Hoskins as Father Michael Da Costa, Alan Bates as Jack Meehan, Sammi Davis as Anna, Christopher Fulford as Billy Meehan and more.
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