Praying Mantis(1982)
Praying Mantis 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.
Praying Mantis (1982) is a romance, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Jack Gold, released on January 1, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Jonathan Pryce, Cherie Lunghi, Carmen du Sautoy and Kevin McNally. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Gold
- Writers:
- Philip Mackie, Hubert Monteilhet
- Producers:
- Dickie Bamber, Ian Warren
- Cinematographer:
- John Coquillon
- Composer:
- Carl Davis
- Production:
- Portman Entertainment Group, Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Praying Mantis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jonathan Pryce
as Christian Magny
Cherie Lunghi
as Beatrice Manceau
Carmen du Sautoy
as Vera Canova
Kevin McNally
as Bernard
David Schofield
as Cafe Waiter
Clive Swift
as Dr. Faure
Jonathan Blake
as David
Anna Cropper
as Gertrude
- Sarah Berger
Sarah Berger
as Madeleine
Richard Warner
as Monsieur Magny
- Margaret Ward
Margaret Ward
as Madame Magny
Arthur Brauss
as Richter
Key crew
Directed by Jack Gold, written by Philip Mackie and Hubert Monteilhet, produced by Dickie Bamber and Ian Warren.
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Praying Mantis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Praying Mantis – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Praying Mantis online?
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Who stars in Praying Mantis?
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The main cast of Praying Mantis (1982) includes Jonathan Pryce, Cherie Lunghi, Carmen du Sautoy, Kevin McNally and David Schofield. The film was directed by Jack Gold. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Praying Mantis released?
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Praying Mantis was released on January 1, 1982 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Praying Mantis worth watching?
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Praying Mantis (1982) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.