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A Prayer for the Dying (1987): movie guide
A Prayer for the Dying (1987) is a Crime, Drama, Action running about 107 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 5.9/10 from 121 votes. Notable cast includes Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1987-09-11
- Runtime: 107 min
- TMDB: 5.9/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Action
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1987-09-11

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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.
Cast highlights
A Prayer for the Dying features Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis, Christopher Fulford, Liam Neeson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1987-09-11. Runtime: 107 minutes. TMDB score: 5.9/10 (121 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is A Prayer for the Dying?
- A Prayer for the Dying is listed as Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is A Prayer for the Dying?
- A Prayer for the Dying runs about 107 minutes.
- Who stars in A Prayer for the Dying?
- Cast highlights include Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Sammi Davis, Christopher Fulford, Liam Neeson.
- Does Cinema Box stream A Prayer for the Dying?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track A Prayer for the Dying?
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