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Praying Mantis

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A woman's (Carmen Du Sautoy) lover (Jonathan Pryce) kills her scholarly husband, and the lover's wife (Cherie Lunghi) has proof on tape.

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Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews 03/31/2004
2.5/4
Sumptuously set and filmed, it's too bad that they couldn't have found more interesting things to say or do when not running around naked. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael F 01/05/2024 One of those entertaining films, which made an immediate impression, and which as a family we've frequently rewatched. It's become a cult film in the family, and we can quote huge chunks of dialogue. See more Read all reviews
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Jack Gold

Director

Cherie Lunghi

Beatrice Manceau

Carmen Du Sautoy

Vera Canova

Jonathan Pryce

Christian Magny

Pinkas Braun

Professor Paul Canova

Arthur Brauss

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Synopsis A woman's (Carmen Du Sautoy) lover (Jonathan Pryce) kills her scholarly husband, and the lover's wife (Cherie Lunghi) has proof on tape.
Director
Jack Gold
Producer
Dickie Bamber, Ian Warren
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 59m