A Prayer for the Dying

"Freedom always comes with a price."

1987 1h 47m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 119

CrimeDramaActionThriller

Synopsis

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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.

“Freedom always comes with a price.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Hodges
Writers: Edmund Ward, Martin Lynch
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Earned back only 24% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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39 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mike Hodges, shot by Michael Garfath. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Peter Boyle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Mickey Rourke and Bob Hoskins and Alan Bates carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Freedom always comes with a price.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0093771 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mike Hodges directs. Michael Garfath behind the camera. Peter Boyle cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 24% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
239 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Mike Hodges, shot by Michael Garfath. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Peter Boyle shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Mickey Rourke and Bob Hoskins and Alan Bates carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Freedom always comes with a price.".
7IMDB entry: tt0093771 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.