A Prayer for the Dying
"Freedom always comes with a price."
Originally released in 1987. A Prayer for the Dying is a crime/drama film. directed by Mike Hodges.
Starring Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, and Alan Bates
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 11, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (105 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.4M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mickey Rourke
as Martin Fallon
Bob Hoskins
as Father Michael Da Costa
Alan Bates
as Jack Meehan
Sammi Davis
as Anna
Christopher Fulford
as Billy Meehan
Liam Neeson
as Liam Docherty
Leonard Termo
as Bonati
Camille Coduri
as Jenny Fox
Alison Doody
as Siobhan Donovan
Maurice O'Connell
as Superintendant Miller
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,432,687
Production Companies
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying was directed by Mike Hodges.
How long is A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was A Prayer for the Dying released?
A Prayer for the Dying was released on September 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Prayer for the Dying?
The main cast of A Prayer for the Dying includes Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis, Christopher Fulford.
Is A Prayer for the Dying worth watching?
A Prayer for the Dying has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 105 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.