A Prayer for the Dying (1987)

  • R
  • 09/11/1987 (US)
  • 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.

Mike Hodges

Director

Jack Higgins

Novel

Edmund Ward

Screenplay

Martin Lynch

Screenplay

Cast

Mickey Rourke's headshot

Mickey Rourke

Martin Fallon
Bob Hoskins's headshot

Bob Hoskins

Father Michael Da Costa
Alan Bates's headshot

Alan Bates

Jack Meehan
Sammi Davis's headshot

Sammi Davis

Anna
Christopher Fulford's headshot

Christopher Fulford

Billy Meehan
Liam Neeson's headshot

Liam Neeson

Liam Docherty
Leonard Termo's headshot

Leonard Termo

Bonati
Camille Coduri's headshot

Camille Coduri

Jenny Fox

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