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A Prayer for the Dying1987

About

Runtime
1 hour 47 minutes
Language
English
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.

Genres
Crime, Drama, Action, Thriller
Released
September 11, 1987
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$1,432,687
Production
  • The Samuel Goldwyn Company

Credits

Directing

  • Mike HodgesDirector
  • Terry NeedhamFirst Assistant Director
  • John LawlorSecond Assistant Director
  • Carol BrockThird Assistant Director
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  • Diana DillScript Supervisor

Writing

  • Jack HigginsNovel
  • Edmund WardScreenplay
  • Martin LynchScreenplay

Art

  • Martyn HebertArt Direction
  • Andrew RothschildAssistant Art Director
  • Andy EvansConstruction Manager
  • Maxie McDonaldProperty Master
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  • Gordon BillingsProps
  • Evan HerculesProduction Design
  • Stuart WilliamsStandby Carpenter

Camera

  • Gordon HaymanCamera Operator
  • Ian SmithFocus Puller
  • John AttwellClapper Loader
  • Ray HallGrip
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  • Phil AylwardGrip
  • Graham AttwoodStill Photographer
  • Michael GarfathDirector of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

  • Janet TebrookeWardrobe Supervisor
  • Peter EdmondsWardrobe Assistant
  • Christine BeveridgeMakeup Department Head
  • Stevie HallHair Department Head
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  • Evangeline HarrisonCostume Design

Crew

  • Andy BradfordStunt Double
  • Tom DelmarStunts
  • Martin GraceStunts
  • Nick HobbsStunts
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  • Colin SkeapingStunt Coordinator
  • Brendan GunnDialogue Coach
  • Ian ScoonesSpecial Effects
  • John MarkwellSpecial Effects Technician
  • Alan GroschGenerator Operator
  • Joe DrinkeldTransportation Captain

Editing

  • Peter BoyleEditor

Lighting

  • Ray PotterGaffer
  • Ossa MillsBest Boy Electric
  • Stewart MonteithElectrician
  • Billy MerrellElectrician
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  • Steve HarveyElectrician

Production

  • Christabel AlberyAssociate Producer
  • Peter SnellProducer
  • Mary SelwayCasting Director
  • Debbie McWilliamsCasting Director
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  • Charles SalmonLocation Manager
  • Bob JordanAssistant Location Manager
  • Faye PerkinsProduction Coordinator
  • Bernard SpenceProduction Accountant
  • Yvonne SpenceAssistant Accountant
  • Doreen LandryPublicist
  • Matthew SharpProduction Runner

Sound

  • Chris MunroSound Recordist
  • Sandy MacRaeSound Recordist
  • Ian MunroBoom Operator
  • Gary WeirBoom Operator
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  • Stephen A. HopeMusic Editor
  • Robert MullenSound Effects Editor
  • Peter BestSound Editor
  • Rita Ackland-SnowAssistant Sound Editor
  • William ParnellAssistant Sound Editor
  • Gerry HumphreysSound Re-Recording Mixer
  • Greg P. RussellSound Re-Recording Mixer
  • Jeffrey J. HaboushSound Re-Recording Mixer
  • Dean HumphreysSound Re-Recording Assistant
  • Bill ContiMusic

Trailers

Posters

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