A Prayer for the Dying
“Freedom always comes with a price.”
Synopsis
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.
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A Prayer For The Dying (1987) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-26
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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
Alison Doody
Siobhan Donovan
Maurice O'Connell
Superintendant Miller
Karl Johnson
Fitzgerald
Anthony Stewart Head
Rupert
Ian McElhinney
Lodger
Peggy Aitchison
Mrs. Orton
Cliff Burnett
Fred Varley
Mark Lambert
Ainsley
Ian Bartholomew
Kristou
George Shane
O'Connor
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 11, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.24x
-$4.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Hodges
- Screenplay & Story
- Edmund Ward, Martin Lynch
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- A Prayer for the Dying
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Hodges
Edmund Ward, Martin Lynch, Jack Higgins
Bill Conti
Michael Garfath
Peter Boyle
Peter Snell
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Hodges
Director
Edmund Ward
Screenplay
Peter Snell
Producer
Peter Boyle
Editor
Martin Lynch
Screenplay
Colin Skeaping
Stunt Coordinator
Evan Hercules
Production Design
Evangeline Harrison
Costume Design
Michael Garfath
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Prayer for the Dying
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Prayer for the Dying about?
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.
Who directed A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying was directed by Mike Hodges.
Who stars in A Prayer for the Dying?
The principal cast of A Prayer for the Dying includes Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis, Christopher Fulford.
When was A Prayer for the Dying released and how long is it?
A Prayer for the Dying was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $1.4M at the worldwide box office (0.24 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for A Prayer for the Dying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Prayer for the Dying was composed by Bill Conti.
Is A Prayer for the Dying based on a book or true story?
A Prayer for the Dying is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack Higgins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Prayer for the Dying?
A Prayer for the Dying holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).