


A Prayer for the Dying at a glance
A Prayer for the Dying is a 1987 crime and drama film, running 1h 47m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Video, Sky Store and Amazon Video.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1987-09-11
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 5.9 / 10 · 121 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmMartin, 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.
Cast
14 names
Mickey RourkeMartin Fallon
Bob HoskinsFather Michael Da Costa
Alan BatesJack Meehan
Sammi DavisAnna
Christopher FulfordBilly Meehan
Liam NeesonLiam Docherty
Leonard TermoBonati
Camille CoduriJenny Fox
Alison DoodySiobhan Donovan
Maurice O'ConnellSuperintendant Miller
Karl JohnsonFitzgerald
Anthony Stewart HeadRupert
Ian McElhinneyLodgerQuestions about A Prayer for the Dying
Quick answersWhere can I watch A Prayer for the Dying in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, A Prayer for the Dying is listed on Amazon Video, Sky Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is A Prayer for the Dying suitable for children?
A Prayer for the Dying is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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.
How long is A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying runs for 1h 47m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the A Prayer for the Dying trailer?
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