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A Prayer for the Dying

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A Prayer for the Dying (1987)

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Reviews Counted: 8 Fresh: 5  Rotten:3 Average Rating: 5.3/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins

Synopsis: Based on the best-selling novel by Jack Higgins. Weary of violence, an I.R.A. terrorist seeks retirement and hides out in a church while the church's priest courageously lashes out at the powerful man who employed him. Unless the terrorist steps forward to kill again, the brave priest will... Based on the best-selling novel by Jack Higgins. Weary of violence, an I.R.A. terrorist seeks retirement and hides out in a church while the church's priest courageously lashes out at the powerful man who employed him. Unless the terrorist steps forward to kill again, the brave priest will die. [More]

Genre: Action/Adventure

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Bob Hoskins, Alan Bates, Liam Neeson

Director: Mike Hodges

DVD Info

Release:

Feb 4, 2003

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case
  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
  • Full Frame - 1.33

Audio:

  • Stereo Surround - English
  • Mono - Spanish

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer

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Derek Adams
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07/03/05
Emanuel Levy
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3/5

Muses on the difficulty once violent men have in ridding themselves of the mark of Cain.

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08/27/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice
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Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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Tense, Completely original and well-acted.

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Clint Morris
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07/30/02
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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"it's in need of salvation"

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07/29/02
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette
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