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A Prayer for the Dying(1987)
Status: Released
Date: 1987-09-11
59%
109 Votes
Time: 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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
Budget: $6,000,000.00
Revenue: $1,432,687.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: A Prayer for the Dying
Top 10 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
Maurice O'Connell
Superintendant Miller
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