Director Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire
Genre Action | Biography | Crime
Cast Joe Cole, Vithaya Pansringarm, Panya Yimmumphai, Nicolas Shake
Rating R
Release Date August 10th, 2018 (Limited)
“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.”
From director Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, A Prayer Before Dawn is based on the real-life of Billy Moore who survived a Thai prison by becoming a Muay Thai boxing champion. A24 continues to churn out hits and if early critic feedback is any indication this is going to be yet another gem!! The cast includes Joe Cole, Vithaya Pansringarm, Panya Yimmumphai, and Nicolas Shake. Check out the official trailers below!!
Ted Takes Film Facts, A Prayer Before Dawn:
- The inmates in the film are all played by real ex-inmates who have served time in Thai prisons.
- Joe Cole went through months of extensive boxing training and spend much time with the real Billy Moore and his family in Liverpool before shooting started.
- The real Billy Moore makes an appearance in the film as his own father, who had died of cancer before filming began.