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A Prayer Before Dawn

  • 20172017
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  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
23K
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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.
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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.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
23K
YOUR RATING
  • 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
    • 118User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:26
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    Photos62

    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)
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    Joe Cole in A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
    Joe Cole in A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
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    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
    Russel Galupo
    • Lady Boyas Lady Boy
    Rex Basbas
    • Lady Boyas Lady Boy
    Sonephet Inthisome
    • Tiffanyas Tiffany
    Wanwanach 'Char' Worrarakkit
    • Police Commissioneras Police Commissioner
    Thanatorn Nuiaiad
    • Chuias Chui
    Vachayan Khamon
    • Tigeras Tiger
    Chaloemporn Sawatsuk
    • Mas M
    Sakda Niamhom
    • Saiyokas Saiyok
    Somlock Kamsing
    • Traineras Trainer
    Tanipol Kamjun
    • Lekas Lek
    Atsadawut Nuchit
    • Aeas Ae
    Siriphong Diluan
    • Kieas Kie
    • Director
      • Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
    • Writers
      • Billy Moore(based on the memoir by)
      • Jonathan Hirschbein(screenplay by)
      • Nick Saltrese(screenplay by)
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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 Nakhon Pathom Prison outside of Bangkok, where he struggles to survive and eventually ends up fighting in Muay Tai boxing tournaments. —Gabe Hernandez
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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 reviews118

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Based on a True Story
    Films about prisons and martial arts are usually attractive. "A Prayer Before Dawn" is a combination of the two genres and the most important: based on the true story of the English boxer William "Billy" Moore brilliantly performed by Joe Cole. The story of the addicted in heroin boxer that is arrested in Thailand and sent to a notorious prison, learning Muay Thay and winning an important tournament that changed his life gives the sensation of a documentary shot in a prison in Thailand. The plot and scenes are realistic and brutal, totally different from most of the Hollywood productions of the genre. It is not in the same level of the masterpiece "Midnight Express", but expresses the sensation of a Caucasian in a foreigner prison. My vote is seven.

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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
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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