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A Prayer Before Dawn

  • 20172017
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  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
24K
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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
6.8/10
24K
YOUR RATING
    • Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
    • Billy Moore(based on the memoir by)
    • Jonathan Hirschbein(screenplay by)
    • Nick Saltrese(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Joe Cole
    • Cherry Miko
    • Vithaya Pansringarm
    • Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
    • 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
    • 124User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
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    Joe Cole in A Prayer Before Dawn (2017)
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    Joe Cole
    Joe Cole
    • Billy Moore
    Cherry Miko
    Cherry Miko
    • Fame
    • (as Pornchanok Mabklang)
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    Vithaya Pansringarm
    • Officer Preecha
    Panya Yimmumphai
    Panya Yimmumphai
    • Keng
    Nic Shake
    Nic Shake
    • Doctor
    • (as Nicolas Shake)
    Billy Moore
    • Billy Moore's Father
    Somluck Kamsing
    • Trainer
    • (as Somlock Kamsing)
    Sonephet Inthisome
    • Tiffany
    Somsak Noichalad
    • Trustee
    Paradorn Areepak
    • Boy
    Patsapon Kaysornmaleethanachok
    • Yieow Dang
    Komsan Polsan
    • Patumsuk
    Praphan Ploysuwan
    • Bum
    Rex Basbas
    • Lady Boy
    Paniwat Paroon
    • Muslim
    Sarawut Rungchareantoom
    • Guard
    Sadja Yuekyenpaiboon
    • Ta
    Oakkharakittikhachok Chokwatcharakonkun
    • Bowie
      • Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
      • Billy Moore(based on the memoir by)
      • Jonathan Hirschbein(screenplay by)
      • Nick Saltrese(screenplay by)
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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 reviews124

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    8/10
    Breathtaking, Mind-blowing, Unbelievable!!!
    The fact that this is a true story just gives me the shivers! Well played by Joe Cole, the directing and casting, top notch. I actually thought they were real prisoners until I found out that they all were ex-cons. The acting was that good. One of the few movies I didn't want to end! Very very good stuff.
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    • Aug 2, 2018

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 2018 (United States)
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • China
      • Cambodia
      • United States
      • Germany
      • Official site (Japan)
      • English
      • Thai
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    • Filming locations
      • Cebu City, Philippines
    • Production companies
      • Senorita Films
      • Indochina Productions
      • HanWay Films
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    • 1 hour 56 minutes
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