Movie

Praying Mantis

★ 6.0(3)19821h 53m

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Good to know

Director: Jack Gold
Release date: 1982-01-01
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Portman Entertainment Group

About Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis is a 1982 movie in the Romance, Drama and Crime genres, directed by Jack Gold, starring Jonathan Pryce, Cherie Lunghi and Carmen du Sautoy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Praying Mantis in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookprofessorforeign language adaptation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Praying Mantis in Japan?+

Praying Mantis is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Praying Mantis on Netflix?+

Praying Mantis is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Praying Mantis?+

Praying Mantis has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Praying Mantis?+

Praying Mantis stars Jonathan Pryce, Cherie Lunghi, Carmen du Sautoy, Kevin McNally and David Schofield.

When did Praying Mantis come out?+

Praying Mantis is a 1982 movie directed by Jack Gold.

What genre is Praying Mantis?+

Praying Mantis is Romance, Drama, Crime and TV Movie film.

Who directed Praying Mantis?+

Praying Mantis was directed by Jack Gold.