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Praying Mantis

January 1, 1982 1h 53m 5.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1982. Praying Mantis is a romance/drama film. directed by Jack Gold.

Starring Jonathan Pryce, Cherie Lunghi, and Carmen du Sautoy

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1982 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Portman Entertainment Group
  • Channel 4 Television

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...

Who directed Praying Mantis?

Praying Mantis was directed by Jack Gold.

How long is Praying Mantis?

Praying Mantis has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Praying Mantis released?

Praying Mantis was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Praying Mantis?

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