Praying Mantis(1982)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Jack Gold
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Cast
Jonathan Pryce
Christian Magny
Cherie Lunghi
Beatrice Manceau
Carmen du Sautoy
Vera Canova
Kevin McNally
Bernard
David Schofield
Cafe Waiter
Clive Swift
Dr. Faure
Jonathan Blake
David
Anna Cropper
Gertrude
Sarah Berger
Madeleine
Richard Warner
Monsieur Magny
Margaret Ward
Madame Magny
Arthur Brauss
Richter
Friedrich von Thun
Insurance Director
John Bryans
Dubreuil
Barbara Young
Solicitor's Secretary
Gordon Kane
Sound Technician
Douglas Wilmer
Maitre Fleury
Derek Smith
Maitre Chardois
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Praying Mantis was released in 1982.
How long is Praying Mantis?+
Praying Mantis runs for 113 minutes (1 hour and 53 minutes).
Who directed Praying Mantis?+
Praying Mantis was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Praying Mantis?+
Praying Mantis stars Jonathan Pryce, Cherie Lunghi, Carmen du Sautoy, Kevin McNally and David Schofield.
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