A Prayer for the Dying(1987)
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A Prayer for the Dying Synopsis
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.
A Prayer for the Dying (1987) is a crime, drama, action and thriller film directed by Mike Hodges, released on September 11, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates and Sammi Davis. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 119 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Hodges
- Writers:
- Jack Higgins, Edmund Ward, Martin Lynch
- Producers:
- Peter Snell
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Garfath
- Production:
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,432,687
- Status:
- Released
A Prayer for the Dying (1987) Trailer
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A Prayer for the Dying Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Mike Hodges, written by Jack Higgins, Edmund Ward and Martin Lynch, produced by Peter Snell.
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A Prayer for the Dying Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 119 ratings.
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A Prayer for the Dying – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Prayer for the Dying online?
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A Prayer for the Dying (1987) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Prayer for the Dying?
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The main cast of A Prayer for the Dying (1987) includes Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis and Christopher Fulford. The film was directed by Mike Hodges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Prayer for the Dying released?
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A Prayer for the Dying was released on September 11, 1987 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is A Prayer for the Dying worth watching?
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A Prayer for the Dying (1987) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 119 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Prayer for the Dying?
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Yes. The official A Prayer for the Dying trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.