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A Prayer for the Dying

“Freedom always comes with a price.”

1987 · 1 h 47 min
Directed by Mike Hodges · UK · British Cinema
ActionCrimeDramaThriller

Cast

Mickey Rourke Bob Hoskins Alan Bates Sammi Davis Christopher Fulford Liam Neeson

Credits

Written by: Jack Higgins

Plot

An IRA hitman is seen by a priest while committing a murder and struggles with his conscience.

Sinekatalog’s take

Mike Hodges's thriller is grim and slow, with Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins and Alan Bates, though flawed.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (6,488 votes)
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