A Prayer for the Dying
★ 5.9 · 1987 · 107m · 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.
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