The Praying Mantis
Originally released in 2001. The Praying Mantis is a thriller/comedy film. directed by Paul Harather.
Starring Christiane Hörbiger, Udo Kier, and Jan Niklas
Synopsis
Trixi Jancik leads a risky double life. At home, she is an obedient housewife. But when she puts on a disguise and goes to the racetrack to indulge in her secret passion, she catches a glimpse of a better life. Although she blows her grocery money, she has tasted the kind of luxury she can normally only dream about. A minor squabble at home brings the situation to a head and marks a turning point in her life: Trixi fixes her husband a lethal cocktail of pills.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Austria
Production
Director
Top Cast
Christiane Hörbiger
as Beatrix 'Trixi' Jancik / Schernthaler
Udo Kier
as Julius Quellenreich
Jan Niklas
as Ulrich Stein
Peter Faerber
as Karli
Ursula Koban
as Isi Köcker
Simon Schwarz
as Heli Jancik
Klaus Ofczarek
as Siggi
Gerhard Ernst
as Wolfgang Schernthaler
Tanja Petrovsky
as Gabi Jancik
Peter Hugo
as Charles
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- ORF
- Allegro Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Praying Mantis about?
Trixi Jancik leads a risky double life. At home, she is an obedient housewife. But when she puts on a disguise and goes to the racetrack to indulge in her secret passion, she catches a glimpse of a...
Who directed The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis was directed by Paul Harather.
How long is The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was The Praying Mantis released?
The Praying Mantis was released on March 8, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Praying Mantis?
The main cast of The Praying Mantis includes Christiane Hörbiger, Udo Kier, Jan Niklas, Peter Faerber, Ursula Koban.