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    A Prayer Before Dawn

    • 20172017
    • RR
    • 1h 56min
    IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    21K
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    A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    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.
    Trailer2:26
    1 Video
    28 Photos
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    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.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.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.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.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)
      • Nick Saltrese(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Joe Cole
      • Cherry Miko
      • Vithaya Pansringarm
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
    • Writers
      • Billy Moore(based on the memoir by)
      • Jonathan Hirschbein(screenplay by)
      • Nick Saltrese(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Joe Cole
      • Cherry Miko
      • Vithaya Pansringarm
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 114User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:26
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    Photos28

    Joe Cole in A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    Joe Cole at an event for A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    Joe Cole at an event for A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    Joe Cole at an event for A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    Joe Cole in A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    Joe Cole in A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)

    Top cast

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    Joe Cole
    Joe Cole
    • Billy Mooreas Billy Moore
    Cherry Miko
    Cherry Miko
    • Fameas Fame
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    • Officer Preechaas Officer Preecha
    Panya Yimmumphai
    Panya Yimmumphai
    • Kengas Keng
    Billy Moore
    • Billy Moore's Fatheras Billy Moore's Father
    Nicolas Shake
    Nicolas Shake
    • Doctoras Doctor
    Nopparut Archeeva
    • Sombutas Sombut
    Somlock Kamsing
    • Traineras Trainer
    Sonephet Inthisome
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Rex Basbas
    • Lady Boyas Lady Boy
    Sakda Niamhom
    • Saiyokas Saiyok
    Pongrapee Rodmanee
    • Trusteeas Trustee
    Thanatorn Nuiaiad
    • Chuias Chui
    Sura Sirmalai
    • Chanacholas Chanachol
    Siriphong Diluan
    • Kieas Kie
    Peerawat Teerapabjaroen
    • Trusteeas Trustee
    Arpichart Parntry
    • Trusteeas Trustee
    Russel Galupo
    • Lady Boyas Lady Boy
    • Director
      • Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
    • Writers
      • Billy Moore(based on the memoir by)
      • Jonathan Hirschbein(screenplay by)
      • Nick Saltrese(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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. —Gabe Hernandez
    boxingmale frontal nuditymale rear nudityboxerboxing match220 more
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    • Taglines
      • Fight Your Way Out
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence including a brutal rape sequence, drug use and language throughout, some sexual content and nudity
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The inmates in the film are all played by real ex-inmates who have served time in Thai prisons.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

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

    • Soundtracks
      Cotom
      Performed by Scott Morgan as Loscil
      Composed by Scott Morgan

    User reviews114

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Brutal is the word, But a excellent film
    Been waiting for this for ages, didn't disappoint, savage film some disturbing bits, i've lived in Thailand so know Thai prisons are harsh especial if you have no money like Billy, would say it's a little bit slow, but still one wicked prison film, Joe Cole was defo the man for the part, quite a lot of Thai spoken, luckily i understand some of it, but if you you like prison films this is a must, it is up there,
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    • jaymeejay-69092
    • Jul 20, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • China
      • Cambodia
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Thai
    • Also known as
      • Şafaktan Önce
    • Filming locations
      • Cebu City, Philippines
    • Production companies
      • Senorita Films
      • Indochina Productions
      • HanWay Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,453
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,453
      • Aug 12, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $958,883
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 56min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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