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Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis

A middle-aged professor's young bride and his assistant plan to commit a double murder disguised as a "Crime Passionel", but discover too late that one of their intended victims has become a fellow conspirator.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Praying Mantis
  • Genres: Romance, Drama, Crime, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 1982-01-01
  • Runtime: 113 minutes
  • Rating: 5/10 (2 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Portman Entertainment Group, Channel 4 Television
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.5091
  • Languages:

Cast & Crew

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce

as Christian Magny

Cherie Lunghi

Cherie Lunghi

as Beatrice Manceau

Carmen du Sautoy

Carmen du Sautoy

as Vera Canova

Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally

as Bernard

David Schofield

David Schofield

as Cafe Waiter

Clive Swift

Clive Swift

as Dr. Faure

Jonathan Blake

Jonathan Blake

as David

Anna Cropper

Anna Cropper

as Gertrude

Sarah Berger

Sarah Berger

as Madeleine

Richard Warner

Richard Warner

as Monsieur Magny

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or bookprofessorforeign language adaptation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Praying Mantis?

Praying Mantis is a Romance, Drama, Crime, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 1982-01-01.

Who are the main actors in Praying Mantis?

The main cast includes Jonathan Pryce, Cherie Lunghi, Carmen du Sautoy, Kevin McNally, David Schofield, .

Where can I watch Praying Mantis online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Praying Mantis is available.

Is Praying Mantis based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Praying Mantis?

Praying Mantis has an IMDb rating of 5/10 based on 2 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Praying Mantis?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Praying Mantis?

The soundtrack was composed by Portman Entertainment Group, Channel 4 Television. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Praying Mantis filmed?

Praying Mantis was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Praying Mantis?

The total runtime of Praying Mantis is 113 minutes.

Is Praying Mantis suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Praying Mantis?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Praying Mantis.

Does Praying Mantis have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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