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Praying Mantis (1982)

TV Series 76 min

Crime Drama

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.

Jack Gold Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 17, 1982
Runtime
76 min
IMDb
tt0084531
Language
Studio
Portman Entertainment Group

Cast

Pinkas Braun Pinkas Braun Professor Paul Canova Cherie Lunghi Cherie Lunghi Beatrice Manceau Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce Christian Magny Carmen du Sautoy Carmen du Sautoy Vera Canova Anna Cropper Anna Cropper Gertrude Friedrich von Thun Friedrich von Thun Insurance Director Arthur Brauss Arthur Brauss Richter

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Frequently asked questions

What is Praying Mantis about?
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.
Who created Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis was created by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis stars Pinkas Braun, Cherie Lunghi, Jonathan Pryce, Carmen du Sautoy.
When was Praying Mantis released?
Praying Mantis is a 1982 crime, drama series.
Where can I watch Praying Mantis?
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