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Preying for Mercy
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Preying for Mercy

2014-10-08 · 40 min · Not rated

Action · Thriller

Frank Gates is an LAPD cop with a rocky past and a dark secret. He restarted his life thinking he was finally safe, but the past is never far behind. Now with danger coming fast he is forced to protect his family at any cost.

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Directors
Bill Duke
Production companies
Next Evolution Productions, Duke Media, Onward and Sideways Productions, Spare Change Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 250

Top Cast

Martha ByrneSarah Gates
Jayson GladstoneJayson GladstoneFrank Gates
Peter HarrisPeter HarrisBilly Gates
Art HallArt HallHunter
David WenzelDavid WenzelJoseph Capistrano
David NewerDavid NewerDonnie Barbello
Jesse HlubikJesse HlubikVincent White
Pete PunitoPete PunitoHector
Lara Starr RigoresLara Starr RigoresAmber
Jane SantosJane SantosJade
Heidi JamesHeidi JamesBrandi
Scott Anthony SimmonsScott Anthony SimmonsPolice Captain
Jimmy WilliamsJimmy WilliamsLt. Reid
Jonathan RoumieJonathan RoumieDominic Capistrano

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