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.
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 17, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Mackie, Hubert Monteilhet
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Praying Mantis
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Portman Entertainment Group, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Philip Mackie, Hubert Monteilhet
Carl Davis
John Coquillon
Keith Palmer
Dickie Bamber, Ian Warren
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Mackie
Writer
Jack Gold
Director
Dickie Bamber
Producer
Bridget Sellers
Costume Design
Ian Warren
Producer
Robert Cartwright
Production Design
Keith Palmer
Editor
Norman Dickens
Costume Design
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Praying Mantis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Praying Mantis about?
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.
Who directed Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in Praying Mantis?
The principal cast of Praying Mantis includes Jonathan Pryce, Cherie Lunghi, Carmen du Sautoy, Kevin McNally, David Schofield.
When was Praying Mantis released and how long is it?
Praying Mantis was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Praying Mantis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Praying Mantis was composed by Carl Davis.
Is Praying Mantis based on a book or true story?
Praying Mantis is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hubert Monteilhet".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).