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Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304595343
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6304595344
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Release Date: November 11, 1998
Running Time: 91 minutes
Sales Rank: 24869
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: April 02, 1997
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Modeling a Nonviolent Response to Violence
I found this movie to be very insightful into the role that non violence can play in resolving conflict. We have become so accustomed to the use force and violence to solve problems that violence has spilled over into all aspects of our society. Murder and war are the most visible forms of violence but we do violence any time one person tries to gain power over another.
Of course non violence looks like a good theory but most folks don't believe it is practical. I think the movie does ... Read More
Rating: - A COMPELLING PICTURE FROM BEGINNING TO END
I must admit that the action and thriller genre of the movie scene is not generally my choice because of the excess shooting, blood, gore, and profane language that abound in most of these flicks;however, A PRAYER IN THE DARK provides a refreshing change. The movie contains enough violence to make the plot seem plausible, yet the crux of the movie is devoted to finding a nonviolent solution to the family's hostage situation. Lynda Carter gives a powerful performance as a Quaker who truly believes ... Read More
Rating: - Very psychological drama with significant content
This movie was certainly a thriller, but not to satisfy those looking just for cheap blood and guts. Most of the action is mental/emotional effort, though there were scenes of physical violence.
How do you handle violence to yourself and your family when you truly believe that all men (and women) are your brothers and your personal commitment is to do violence to noone.
The plot is credible and complex. The acting was for the most part good with moments supreme. The story leaves ... Read More
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