A Prayer in the Dark
Synopsis
The Hayworth family lives in a Quaker territory in up-state New York. The matriarch, Emily runs the local bank. Years before, she and her family took in troubled, young Jimmy Flood to protect him from his abusive father. Though one of Emily's grown daughters, Janet feels she did not belong in the quiet, devoutly religious community and left the Quakers, Emily believed that her family ties stayed strong. Real trouble comes to the family when Jimmy Flood returns to the house after busting out of prison with the help of Digby and Lester, and he takes Emily's family hostage in exchange for $4 million. If Emily fails to secure the money in time, her entire family will lose their lives. Determined to resolve the potentially deadly conflict in a peaceful manner, Emily calls an emergency meeting of the town friends to work out a solution and save her family.
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Lynda Carter
Emily Hayworth
Teri Polo
Janet Hayworth
Phillip Jarrett
Digby
Michael A. Miranda
Lester
Karl Pruner
Marcus Hayworth
Lindsey Connell
Deborah
Matthew Bennett
David
Colin Ferguson
Jimmy Flood
Eugene Robert Glazer
John Dolan
Lesley Kelly
Bobby
David Bolt
Uri Shapiro
Dan Lett
Herb Hill
Thomas Hauff
Ray McGrath
Christine Reeves
Ellen
Soo Garay
Rachel
David Gow
Henry Farrow
Jeremy Harris
Mike
Bernard Browne
Armored Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Ciccoritti
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Laskos, Stanley Ellin
- Original Score
- David Michael Frank
- Original Title
- A Prayer in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Power Pictures, Dover Road Productions, Wilshire Court Productions, USA Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Ciccoritti
Andrew Laskos, Stanley Ellin
David Michael Frank
Ron Tannett
George Roulston
Andrew Laskos, Julian Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Ciccoritti
Director
Andrew Laskos
Writer
Julian Marks
Producer
Ron Tannett
Director of Photography
George Roulston
Editor
Gerry Holmes
Production Design
Anne Tree Newsom
Costume Design
John Stoneham Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
David Michael Frank
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Prayer in the Dark
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What is A Prayer in the Dark about?
The Hayworth family lives in a Quaker territory in up-state New York. The matriarch, Emily runs the local bank. Years before, she and her family took in troubled, young Jimmy Flood to protect him from his abusive father. Though one of Emily's grown daughters, Janet feels she did not belong in the quiet, devoutly religious community and left the Quakers, Emily believed that her family ties stayed strong. Real trouble comes to the family when Jimmy Flood returns to the house after busting out of prison with the help of Digby and Lester, and he takes Emily's family hostage in exchange for $4 million. If Emily fails to secure the money in time, her entire family will lose their lives. Determined to resolve the potentially deadly conflict in a peaceful manner, Emily calls an emergency meeting of the town friends to work out a solution and save her family.
Who directed A Prayer in the Dark?
A Prayer in the Dark was directed by Jerry Ciccoritti.
Who stars in A Prayer in the Dark?
The principal cast of A Prayer in the Dark includes Lynda Carter, Teri Polo, Phillip Jarrett, Michael A. Miranda, Karl Pruner.
When was A Prayer in the Dark released and how long is it?
A Prayer in the Dark was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Prayer in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Prayer in the Dark was composed by David Michael Frank.
Is A Prayer in the Dark based on a book or true story?
A Prayer in the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stanley Ellin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Prayer in the Dark?
A Prayer in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).