Pray for Death (1985): Cast & Plot
Pray for Death is a 1985 action film directed by Gordon Hessler, starring Kane Kosugi as Takeshi Saito, Sho Kosugi and Shane Kosugi. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Pray Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pray for Death About?
The premise of Pray for Death without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman, lives in Tokyo with his Japanese‑American wife Aiko and their two sons, Takeshi and Tomoya. When Aiko gets the chance to teach the boys about their American heritage, the family moves to Houston, Texas, where they run a restaurant. Their fresh start quickly turns perilous as unexpected trouble erupts.
Pray for Death Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- japanese immigrant
- ninja
- corrupt cop
- chop socky
- kung fu
- ninjitsu
- cult film
- blood
- martial arts
- police officer
- police officer stabbed
- police officer killed in hospital
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- police officer strangulated
- police uniform stolen
- impersonating a police officer
- fetish
- cringe humor
- sexual humor
- murder of a police officer
- psychotronic film
- family relationships
- rape
- japanese restaurant
- hit and run
- comic relief
- kidnapping a boy
- beating
- stolen goods
- restaurant
- father son relationship
- necklace
- vigilante
- dark secret
- businessman
- corruption
- kidnapping a son
- japanese businessman
- crime syndicate
- exploitation film
- son beaten
- other daughter relationship
- actor writer
- husband wife relationship
- police corruption
- tokyo japan
- murder of wife
- japanese american
- dead father
- rescue
- wife beaten
Pray for Death Cast & Characters
Kane Kosugi leads the cast as Takeshi Saito, with Sho Kosugi as Akira Saito and Shane Kosugi as Tomoya Saito. Directed by Gordon Hessler; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gordon Hessler
- Kane Kosugi as Takeshi Saito
- Sho Kosugi as Akira Saito
- Shane Kosugi as Tomoya Saito
- Donna Kei Benz as Aiko Saito
Also Starring in Pray for Death
· 10 more- Parley Baer Sam Green
- Matthew Faison Sgt. Joe Daley
- James Booth Limehouse Willie
- Norman Burton Lt. Anderson
- Michael Constantine Mr. Newman
- J.J. Perry
- Robert Ito Kaga
- Woody Watson Cohen
- Nik Hagler Pirelli
- Alan Amiel Vinnie Seline
More from Gordon Hessler
More films directed by Gordon Hessler, best-rated first: The Golden Voyage of Sinbad, Journey of Honor, Out on Bail and The Girl in a Swing.
Pray for Death Plot Summary
What happens in Pray for Death from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Yokohama, Akira Saito, a devoted Yokohama salaryman, supports his American-born wife Aiko Saito and their two sons, Takeshi and Tomoya, and decides to immigrate to the United States to give them a chance at a safer, brighter future. Unknown to them, Akira is a master ninja who has guarded temple secrets for years under his adoptive father and sensei, Koga. In the past, Akira’s brother Shoji—also trained by Koga—sought to steal from the temple, disguising himself to do so, and Akira killed him in combat. That act haunts him, and a visit from Koga urges him to purge the guilt before it destroys him.
Full summary
The whole story of Pray for Death, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Pray for Death?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the protagonist who is secretly a master ninja?
Cars in Pray for Death
16 cars on screen, including the 1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu and the 1972 Dodge D-100.
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1975 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Important role -
1972 Dodge D-100 Important role -
1978 Ford F-Series Important role -
1982 Honda Civic Important role
Pray for Death Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Моли се да умреш” and “A nindzsa imája a haláláért”.
- Also known as
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- Моли се да умреш
- A nindzsa imája a haláláért
- Die 1000 Augen der Ninja
- Ruega por tu muerte
- Προσευχήσου να πεθάνεις
- Prière pour un tueur
- Благай про смерть
- Prośba o Śmierć
- Моли о смерти
- 死亡的祈祷
- 죽음의 기도
- Modlitba smrti
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- 1000-та очи на нинджа
- A Sombra de um Ninja
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Movies Like Pray for Death
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sure Death, Death Shadows and A Prayer for the Dying.
Pray for Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Pray for Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pray for Death?
Pray for Death runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Pray for Death released?
Pray for Death was released on January 11, 1985.
Who directed Pray for Death?
Pray for Death was directed by Gordon Hessler.
More films by Gordon Hessler Who is in the cast of Pray for Death?
Pray for Death stars Kane Kosugi as Takeshi Saito, Sho Kosugi as Akira Saito and Shane Kosugi as Tomoya Saito, among 14 credited actors.
Does Pray for Death have a post-credit scene?
No. Pray for Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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