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Praying Mantis (1982)

1982-01-01 · 1h 53m · EN
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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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Jack GoldDirectorPhilip MackieWriter

Top billed cast

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Jonathan PryceJonathan PryceChristian MagnyCherie LunghiCherie LunghiBeatrice ManceauCarmen du SautoyCarmen du SautoyVera CanovaKevin McNallyKevin McNallyBernardDavid SchofieldDavid SchofieldCafe WaiterClive SwiftClive SwiftDr. FaureJonathan BlakeJonathan BlakeDavidAnna CropperAnna CropperGertrudeSarah BergerSarah BergerMadeleineRichard WarnerRichard WarnerMonsieur MagnyMargaret WardMargaret WardMadame MagnyArthur BraussArthur BraussRichter

Keywords

Based on novel or bookProfessorForeign language adaptation

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Crime · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Professor · Foreign Language AdaptationMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference287249

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Frequently asked questions about Praying Mantis

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.

How long is Praying Mantis?

Praying Mantis has a runtime of 113 minutes.