Pray for Death
“The Master Ninja is Back.”
Synopsis
Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and Tomoya. When the family has a chance to move to the United States so that Aiko can teach the children about their American heritage, they pack up and head for Houston, Texas and run a restaurant. This is where the trouble begins....
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Pray for Death (1985) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-12
Top Cast
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Sho Kosugi
Akira Saito
James Booth
Limehouse Willie
Donna Kei Benz
Aiko Saito
Norman Burton
Lt. Anderson
Kane Kosugi
Takeshi Saito
Shane Kosugi
Tomoya Saito
Matthew Faison
Sgt. Joe Daley
Parley Baer
Sam Green
Robert Ito
Kaga
Michael Constantine
Mr. Newman
Alan Amiel
Vinnie Seline
Woody Watson
Cohen
Nik Hagler
Pirelli
J.J. Perry
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 26, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- James Booth
- Original Score
- Thomas Chase
- Original Title
- Pray for Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Pray Films, Trans World Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
James Booth
Thomas Chase
Roy H. Wagner
Stephen Butler, Bill Butler
Don Van Atta, Moshe Barkat, Moshe Diamant, Sunil R. Shah, Steve Rucker
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
James Booth
Writer
Stephen Butler
Editor
Don Van Atta
Producer
Roy H. Wagner
Director of Photography
Bill Butler
Editor
Thomas Chase
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pray for Death
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What is Pray for Death about?
Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and Tomoya. When the family has a chance to move to the United States so that Aiko can teach the children about their American heritage, they pack up and head for Houston, Texas and run a restaurant. This is where the trouble begins....
Who directed Pray for Death?
Pray for Death was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in Pray for Death?
The principal cast of Pray for Death includes Sho Kosugi, James Booth, Donna Kei Benz, Norman Burton, Kane Kosugi.
When was Pray for Death released and how long is it?
Pray for Death was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Pray for Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pray for Death was composed by Thomas Chase.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pray for Death?
Pray for Death holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).