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A Prayer for the Dying

“Freedom always comes with a price.”

5.919871h 47mCrimeDramaAction
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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.

R age rating1h 47mCrimeDrama

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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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

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 McElhinneyLodger
Peggy AitchisonMrs. Orton

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Where 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.

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