Pray for Death(1985)
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Pray for Death Synopsis
Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and Tomoya. When the family has a chance to move to the United States so that Aiko can teach the children about their American heritage, they pack up and head for Houston, Texas and run a restaurant. This is where the trouble begins....
Pray for Death (1985) is a action film directed by Gordon Hessler, released on January 11, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Sho Kosugi, James Booth, Donna Kei Benz and Norman Burton. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Hessler
- Writers:
- James Booth
- Producers:
- Don Van Atta
- Cinematographer:
- Roy H. Wagner
- Composer:
- Thomas Chase
- Production:
- Pray Films, Trans World Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Pray for Death (1985) Trailer
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Pray for Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sho Kosugi
as Akira Saito
James Booth
as Limehouse Willie
Donna Kei Benz
as Aiko Saito
Norman Burton
as Lt. Anderson
Kane Kosugi
as Takeshi Saito
Shane Kosugi
as Tomoya Saito
Matthew Faison
as Sgt. Joe Daley
Parley Baer
as Sam Green
Robert Ito
as Kaga
Michael Constantine
as Mr. Newman
Alan Amiel
as Vinnie Seline
Woody Watson
as Cohen
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Hessler, written by James Booth, produced by Don Van Atta.
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Pray for Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 59 ratings.
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Pray for Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pray for Death online?
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Pray for Death (1985) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pray for Death?
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The main cast of Pray for Death (1985) includes Sho Kosugi, James Booth, Donna Kei Benz, Norman Burton and Kane Kosugi. The film was directed by Gordon Hessler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pray for Death released?
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Pray for Death was released on January 11, 1985 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Pray for Death worth watching?
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Pray for Death (1985) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pray for Death?
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Yes. The official Pray for Death trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.