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A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)

R | | Action , Biography , Crime | 10 August 2018 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire

Writers:

Jonathan Hirschbein (screenplay), Nick Saltrese (screenwriter)

Stars:

Joe Cole, Pornchanok Mabklang, Vithaya Pansringarm | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Joe Cole ... Billy Moore
Pornchanok Mabklang Pornchanok Mabklang ... Fame
Vithaya Pansringarm ... Officer Preecha
Panya Yimmumphai ... Keng
Billy Moore Billy Moore
Nicolas Shake ... Doctor
Sura Sirmalai Sura Sirmalai ... Chanachol
Somlock Kamsing Somlock Kamsing ... Suthin
Komsan Polsan Komsan Polsan ... Patumsuk
Chaloemporn Sawatsuk Chaloemporn Sawatsuk ... M
Sakda Niamhom Sakda Niamhom ... Saiyok
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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. Written by Gabe Hernandez

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boxer | boxing | boxing match | rape | anal sex | See All (48) »

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The fight starts from inside See more »

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 | See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

UK | France | China | Cambodia | USA

Language:

English | Thai

Release Date:

10 August 2018 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Prece ao Nascer do Dia See more »

Filming Locations:

Nakorn Pathon & Bangkok,Thailand See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Senorita Films,Indochina Productions,HanWay Films See more »
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2017. See more »

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Brutal is the word, But a excellent film
20 July 2018 | by jaymeejay-69092 – See all my reviews

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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