Movie·1982·1h 53m
Praying Mantis
Directed By
Jack Gold
Country
United Kingdom
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The Story
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.
Written By
Philip Mackie
Producer
Ian Warren, Dickie Bamber
Cinematography
John Coquillon
Music
Carl Davis
Editor
Keith Palmer
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
3 votes
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Cast
Jonathan Pryce
Christian Magny
Cherie Lunghi
Beatrice Manceau
Carmen du Sautoy
Vera Canova
Kevin McNally
Bernard
David Schofield
Cafe Waiter
Clive Swift
Dr. Faure
Jonathan Blake
David
Anna Cropper
Gertrude
Sarah Berger
Madeleine
Richard Warner
Monsieur Magny
Margaret Ward
Madame Magny
Arthur Brauss
Richter
Friedrich von Thun
Insurance Director
John Bryans
Dubreuil
Barbara Young
Solicitor's Secretary
Gordon Kane
Sound Technician
Douglas Wilmer
Maitre Fleury
Derek Smith
Maitre Chardois
// crew
Crew
Jack Gold
Director
Philip Mackie
Writer
Keith Palmer
Editor
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Ian Warren
Producer
Dickie Bamber
Producer
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
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