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A Prayer for the Dying

R19871h 47mMike Hodges
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 50%

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"Freedom always comes with a price."

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.

CrimeDramaActionThriller
BomberIra (irish Republican Army)

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What is A Prayer for the Dying (1987) 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 stars in A Prayer for the Dying?

A Prayer for the Dying stars Mickey Rourke (Martin Fallon), Bob Hoskins (Father Michael Da Costa), Alan Bates (Jack Meehan), Sammi Davis (Anna), Christopher Fulford (Billy Meehan). The film was directed by Mike Hodges.

How long is A Prayer for the Dying?

A Prayer for the Dying has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated R.

Is A Prayer for the Dying worth watching?

A Prayer for the Dying holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Crime, Drama, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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