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A Prayer for the Dying

1987 · 107 min

A sombre, brooding crime drama that weighs guilt and redemption against a backdrop of violence and moral compromise.

Directed by
Mike Hodges
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action
Tagline
Freedom always comes with a price.
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Mike Hodges
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • guilt
  • redemption
  • violence
  • faith
  • betrayal
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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