What is A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying is a 1987 thriller film directed by Mike Hodges that explores the life of a former member of the Irish Republican Army attempting to escape his past. The film, which is classified under the genres of crime, drama, action, and thriller, features a cast that includes Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, and Liam Neeson.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Release date
- Sep 11, 1987
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10
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A Prayer for the Dying is a 1987 thriller film directed by Mike Hodges that explores the life of a former member of the Irish Republican Army attempting to escape his past. The film, which is classified under the genres of crime, drama, action, and thriller, features a cast that includes Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, and Liam Neeson. The story centers on a character named Martin, an IRA hitman who is witnessed by a Catholic priest while carrying out a hit. Following this incident, Martin develops a bond with the priest and his niece. However, the narrative complications arise as Martin’s past and his former employers return to threaten the lives of everyone involved. The production was released in the United States on September 11, 1987, and has a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes. It is rated R and has been recognized as a mystery and thriller film in various archival records.
Should you watch it?
“An IRA hitman tries to escape his violent past after a priest witnesses his crime.”
- Directed by Mike Hodges.
- Starring Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, and Liam Neeson.
- A blend of crime, drama, action, and thriller genres.
- It has a 50 percent Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Watch it if you want to see a 1987 crime and action thriller starring Mickey Rourke and Liam Neeson.
A 1987 R-rated crime, drama, action, and thriller film with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
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Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is A Prayer for the Dying worth watching?
The film holds a 50 percent Tomatometer score and a 53 percent Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes, featuring a cast that includes Mickey Rourke and Liam Neeson.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes.
What are the essential episodes or viewing format?
A Prayer for the Dying is a feature-length film directed by Mike Hodges rather than a television series.
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