A Prayer for the Dying

“Freedom always comes with a price.”

5.9/ 10 119 votes 1987-09-11 1h 47m 2 popularity

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.

Director: Mike Hodges

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Budget

$6M

Revenue

$1M

Cast

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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

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