A Prayer for the Dying

A Prayer for the Dying

Freedom always comes with a price.

R 1987 · 107 min · ★ 5.9 · Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller

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 Hodges · Written by Edmund Ward

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