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A Prayer for the Dying
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A Prayer for the Dying

1987-09-11 · 107 min · ★ 5.9

Crime · Drama · Action · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Mike Hodges
Production companies
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,432,687

Top Cast

Mickey RourkeMickey RourkeMartin Fallon
Bob HoskinsBob HoskinsFather Michael Da Costa
Alan BatesAlan BatesJack Meehan
Sammi DavisSammi DavisAnna
Christopher FulfordChristopher FulfordBilly Meehan
Liam NeesonLiam NeesonLiam Docherty
Leonard TermoLeonard TermoBonati
Camille CoduriCamille CoduriJenny Fox
Alison DoodyAlison DoodySiobhan Donovan
Maurice O'ConnellMaurice O'ConnellSuperintendant Miller
Karl JohnsonKarl JohnsonFitzgerald
Anthony Stewart HeadAnthony Stewart HeadRupert
Ian McElhinneyIan McElhinneyLodger
Peggy AitchisonMrs. Orton
Cliff BurnettCliff BurnettFred Varley
Mark LambertMark LambertAinsley
Ian BartholomewIan BartholomewKristou
George ShaneGeorge ShaneO'Connor
Ken SharrockGaskin, Special Branch Man
James SaxonJames SaxonEllerman

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