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A Prayer for the Dying

Freedom always comes with a price.

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.

19871h 47mRCrime, Drama, Action, Thriller

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About A Prayer for the Dying

Directors
Mike Hodges
Cast
Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis, Christopher Fulford, Liam Neeson
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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