The Praying Mantis
Die Gottesanbeterin
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.
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Christiane Hörbiger
Beatrix 'Trixi' Jancik / Schernthaler
Udo Kier
Julius Quellenreich
Jan Niklas
Ulrich Stein
Peter Faerber
Karli
Ursula Koban
Isi Köcker
Simon Schwarz
Heli Jancik
Klaus Ofczarek
Siggi
Gerhard Ernst
Wolfgang Schernthaler
Tanja Petrovsky
Gabi Jancik
Peter Hugo
Charles
Rainer Egger
Spieler
Margarethe Tiesel
Mutter im Stiegenhaus
Alois Frank
Buchmacher
Günter Großmann
Pfandleiher
Hakon Hirzenberger
Dr. Berger
Gen Seto
Dr. Lee
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Harather
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Harather, Susanne Freund
- Original Score
- Tom Batoy, Amedeo Tortora, Franco Tortora, Mona Davis
- Original Title
- Die Gottesanbeterin
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- ORF, Allegro Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Harather
Paul Harather, Susanne Freund
Tom Batoy, Amedeo Tortora, Franco Tortora, Mona Davis
Fabian Eder
Andreas Kopriva
Helmut Grasser
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Oláh
Costume Design
Helmut Grasser
Producer
Paul Harather
Director
Andreas Kopriva
Editor
Paul Harather
Writer
Susanne Freund
Writer
Fabian Eder
Director of Photography
Tom Batoy
Original Music Composer
Amedeo Tortora
Original Music Composer
Franco Tortora
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Praying Mantis
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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 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.
Who directed The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis was directed by Paul Harather.
Who stars in The Praying Mantis?
The principal cast of The Praying Mantis includes Christiane Hörbiger, Udo Kier, Jan Niklas, Peter Faerber, Ursula Koban.
When was The Praying Mantis released and how long is it?
The Praying Mantis was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Praying Mantis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Praying Mantis was composed by Tom Batoy, Amedeo Tortora, Franco Tortora, Mona Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).