A Prayer Before Dawn Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 28, 2018

A Prayer Before Dawn

Release Date: Friday, August 10, 2018 Limited

Director: Jean-Stephane Sauvaire

Starring: Joe Cole • Vithaya Pansringarm • Panya Yimmumphai • Nicolas Shake

R Action 1 hr, 56 m

1.33 / 5.0

94% WILL SEE 6% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The true story of Billy Moore, a young English boxer incarcerated in two of Thailand’s most notorious prisons. He is quickly thrown into a terrifying world of drugs and gang violence, but when the prison authorities allow him to take part in the Muay Thai boxing tournaments, he realizes this might be his chance to get out. Billy embarks on a relentless, action-packed journey from one savage fight to the next, stopping at nothing to do whatever he must to preserve his life and regain his freedom.

Action Biography Crime

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Who stars in A Prayer Before Dawn – Cast List

J
Joe Cole
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Against the Ice
V
Vithaya Pansringarm
Kitty The Killer, Hellhound
P
Panya Yimmumphai
Hellhound
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Nicolas Shake

Who is making A Prayer Before Dawn – Crew List

A look at A Prayer Before Dawn behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jean-Stephane Sauvaire last helmed Asphalt City and Mission: Blacklist.

Director: Jean-Stephane Sauvaire
Screenwriters: —

Studio: A24
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the A Prayer Before Dawn

Key Facts

Shot in a an actual Thai prison with a cast of primarily real inmates.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Nov 2017

Completed

Changed A Prayer Before Dawn movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong violence including a brutal rape sequence, drug use and language throughout, some sexual content and nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 56 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

A Prayer Before Dawn Trailers and Clips

A Prayer Before Dawn

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A Prayer Before Dawn Release Date: When was the film released?

A Prayer Before Dawn was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 10 , 2018. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Meg, Slender Man and The Package. As a limited release, A Prayer Before Dawn was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for A Prayer Before Dawn is currently being determined. Stay tuned!