A Prayer in the Dark
Originally released in 1997. A Prayer in the Dark is a crime/drama film. directed by Jerry Ciccoritti.
Starring Lynda Carter, Teri Polo, and Phillip Jarrett
Synopsis
The Hayworth family lives in a Quaker territory in up-state New York. The matriarch, Emily runs the local bank. Years before, she and her family took in troubled, young Jimmy Flood to protect him from his abusive father. Though one of Emily's grown daughters, Janet feels she did not belong in the quiet, devoutly religious community and left the Quakers, Emily believed that her family ties stayed strong. Real trouble comes to the family when Jimmy Flood returns to the house after busting out of prison with the help of Digby and Lester, and he takes Emily's family hostage in exchange for $4 million. If Emily fails to secure the money in time, her entire family will lose their lives. Determined to resolve the potentially deadly conflict in a peaceful manner, Emily calls an emergency meeting of the town friends to work out a solution and save her family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 2, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Power Pictures
- Dover Road Productions
- Wilshire Court Productions
- USA Network
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Prayer in the Dark about?
The Hayworth family lives in a Quaker territory in up-state New York. The matriarch, Emily runs the local bank. Years before, she and her family took in troubled, young Jimmy Flood to protect him f...
Who directed A Prayer in the Dark?
A Prayer in the Dark was directed by Jerry Ciccoritti.
How long is A Prayer in the Dark?
A Prayer in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was A Prayer in the Dark released?
A Prayer in the Dark was released on April 2, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Prayer in the Dark?
The main cast of A Prayer in the Dark includes Lynda Carter, Teri Polo, Phillip Jarrett, Michael A. Miranda, Karl Pruner.