A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)

The true story of an English boxer incarcerated in one of Thailand's most notorious prisons as he fights in Muay Thai tournaments to earn his freedom.

Director:

Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire

Writers:

Billy Moore (based on the memoir by), Jonathan Hirschbein (screenplay by)

Stars:

Joe Cole, Vithaya Pansringarm, Cherry Miko

1 win & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Joe Cole	...	Billy Moore
Vithaya Pansringarm	...	Officer Preecha
Cherry Miko	...	Fame (as Pornchanok Mabklang)
Panya Yimmumphai	...	Keng
Billy Moore	...	Billy Moore's Father
Nicolas Shake	...	Doctor
Sonephet Inthisome	...	Tiffany
Somlock Kamsing	...	Trainer
Sura Sirmalai	...	Chanachol
Nopparut Archeeva	...	Sombut
Wanwanach 'Char' Worrarakkit	...	Police Commissioner
Rex Basbas	...	Lady Boy
Arpichart Parntry	...	Trustee
Russel Galupo	...	Lady Boy
Pongrapee Rodmanee	...	Trustee

Storyline

Billy Moore, an English boxer, down on his luck, addicted to Ya Ba, and stuck in Thailand, ends up getting arrested and sent to Chiang Mai Prison, where he struggles to survive and eventually ends up fighting in Muay Tai boxing tournaments.

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Plot Keywords:

boxing | male frontal nudity | male rear nudity | bare chested male | boxer | 

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Taglines:

Fight Your Way Out

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Genres:

Action | Biography | Crime | Drama | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence including a brutal rape sequence, drug use and language throughout, some sexual content and nudity

Did You Know?

Trivia

Most of the casts who were acting as prisoners were legitimately ex-prisoners, some of them even just been recently released, while some, who were at the top of the list for potential actors and highly favored by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, the Film Director, were sentenced before production started.

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Goofs

[All goofs for this title are spoilers.]

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Quotes

Billy Moore: I'm not going to beat up some fucking Muslims! Alright?

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Soundtracks

B15-A
Performed by Scott Morgan as Loscil
Composed by Scott Morgan

User Reviews

You haven't seen such a movie...

It's not a typical movie... it's a slow, realistic, painful movie, about what happens inside a Thai prison, which is basically hell, Don't expect to see an action movie, it is not, and do expect to see some horrible and disturbing sites. It's important to anyone to see this movie, as it also has educational value. The Thai boxing is just a minor part of the movie, and a tool to show how far a man is willing to go, how much suffer, to get a redemption, and fight his inside demons. Amazing camera work, and the acting of all actors especially the Thai prisoners (most participant are not actors at all) is fabulous. It looks so real you almost forget it's a movie and not a real life documentary. The leading actor in this movie is a brave guy to take such a hard role, which required a lot of practice and preparations. I highly recommend you watch it, some scenes in this movie you will never forget.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

UK France China Cambodia USA Germany

Language:

English Thai

Release Date:

10 August 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Prayer Before Dawn

Filming Locations:

Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$14,453, 12 August 2018

Gross USA:

$14,453

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$958,883

Company Credits

Production Co:

Senorita Films, Indochina Productions, HanWay Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1