A Prayer for the Dying (1987)

09/11/1987 (GB) • Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller • 1h 47m

Freedom always comes with a price.

Overview

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.

A Prayer for the Dying (1987)

09/11/1987 (GB) • 1h 47m

Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller

Freedom always comes with a price.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Mickey Rourke

Martin Fallon

Bob Hoskins

Father Michael Da Costa

Alan Bates

Jack Meehan

Sammi Davis

Anna

Christopher Fulford

Billy Meehan

Liam Neeson

Liam Docherty

Leonard Termo

Bonati

Camille Coduri

Jenny Fox

Alison Doody

Siobhan Donovan

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$6,000,000.00

Revenue

$1,432,687.00

Keywords

bomber

ira (irish republican army)

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