A Prayer for the Dying

Where to Watch A Prayer for the Dying (1987) (Legally)

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Sep 11, 1987 GB 107 min R
5.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
112 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1987).

It sits in the Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller space and is paced for about 107 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 5.9/10 from about 112 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

bomber, ira (irish republican army)

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Mickey Rourke
as Martin Fallon
Bob Hoskins
as Father Michael Da Costa
Alan Bates
as Jack Meehan
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