Martin Fallon — A Prayer for the Dying Character Profile

About Martin Fallon

IRA veteran seeking redemption in London. Accepts a contract from gangster Jack Meehan, killing a target but witnessed by Father Michael. Pursued by police, Meehan, and his former IRA comrades, he accidentally kills Billy Meehan, survives an assassination attempt on a boat, and ultimately dies from injuries sustained protecting the church and Father Michael.

Martin Fallon — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Mickey Rourke

Appears in

A Prayer for the Dying (1987)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Martin Fallon — Conflict Indirect Killer — Billy Meehan (Christopher Fulford)

  Fallon handles the aftermath of Billy's death to protect Anna.

• Martin Fallon — Conflict Former Comrade — Liam Docherty (Liam Neeson)

  Former IRA teammates turned targets due to Fallon's defection.

• Martin Fallon — Romantic Love Interest — Anna (Sammi Davis)

  A romantic connection develops between Fallon and the priest's niece.

• Martin Fallon — Narrative Confessor — Father Michael Da Costa (Bob Hoskins)

  Fallon seeks spiritual guidance and silence from the priest.

• Martin Fallon — Professional Employer — Jack Meehan (Alan Bates)

  Fallon works as a contract killer hired by Jack Meehan.

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• Father Michael Da Costa (Bob Hoskins)
• Jack Meehan (Alan Bates)
• Anna (Sammi Davis)
• Fitzgerald (Karl Johnson)
• Billy Meehan (Christopher Fulford)
• Ellerman (James Saxon)
• O'Connor (George Shane)
• Mrs. Orton (Peggy Aitchison)
• Barman (Alan Talbot)
• Fred Varley (Cliff Burnett)
• Lodger (Ian McElhinney)
• Kristou (Ian Bartholomew)