A Prayer for the Dying

A Prayer for the Dying

5.8

Sep 11 1987

2h 47m

Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller

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.

Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke

Martin Fallon

Bob Hoskins

Bob Hoskins

Father Michael Da Costa

Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Jack Meehan

Sammi Davis

Sammi Davis

Anna

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