Praying Mantis
Originally released in 1983. Praying Mantis is a mystery film. directed by Shunichi Kajima. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Midori Satsuki, Ryô Hayami, and Mako Toyoda
Synopsis
A man and a woman drift ashore after a typhoon. The man, dead, is an escaped perpetrator, and the woman, alive, is a hairdresser Masako. A detective in charge of an embezzlement case is tracking the whereabouts of disappeared money and suspects Masako. One year later, a real estate company president dies a suspicious death in front of Masako at her beauty salon. Was it an accidents or murder?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 8, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Praying Mantis about?
A man and a woman drift ashore after a typhoon. The man, dead, is an escaped perpetrator, and the woman, alive, is a hairdresser Masako. A detective in charge of an embezzlement case is tracking th...
Who directed Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis was directed by Shunichi Kajima.
How long is Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Praying Mantis released?
Praying Mantis was released on April 8, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Praying Mantis?
The main cast of Praying Mantis includes Midori Satsuki, Ryô Hayami, Mako Toyoda, Etsuko Nami, Akiko Hyūga.