A Prayer for the Dying
1987 · 1h 47m · Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller · United Kingdom · Rated R (US)
Freedom always comes with a price.
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.
Directed by
Mike HodgesBased on the novel by
Jack Higgins6.0Smart score
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