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Praying Mantis

1982 · 76 min · Crime · Drama

A twisting tale of deception, blackmail and an abominable crime of passion

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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Creators

Jack Gold — Director

Top cast

Pinkas Braun portraitPinkas BraunProfessor Paul CanovaCherie Lunghi portraitCherie LunghiBeatrice ManceauJonathan Pryce portraitJonathan PryceChristian MagnyCarmen du Sautoy portraitCarmen du SautoyVera CanovaAnna Cropper portraitAnna CropperGertrudeFriedrich von Thun portraitFriedrich von ThunInsurance DirectorArthur Brauss portraitArthur BraussRichter

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Miniseries2 episodes · 1982

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