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The Praying Mantis (2001) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Praying Mantis at a Glance
The Praying Mantis is a 2001 thriller and comedy film from director Paul Harather, starring Christiane Hörbiger, Udo Kier and Jan Niklas. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes and was released on March 8, 2001. The Praying Mantis holds an average TMDB user score of 7.3/10 from 3 votes.
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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
Frequently Asked Questions About The Praying Mantis
When was The Praying Mantis released?
The Praying Mantis was released on March 8, 2001.
What is the runtime of The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis stars Christiane Hörbiger as Beatrix 'Trixi' Jancik / Schernthaler, Udo Kier as Julius Quellenreich, Jan Niklas as Ulrich Stein and Peter Faerber as Karli. The cast also includes Ursula Koban, Simon Schwarz, Klaus Ofczarek and Gerhard Ernst.
Who directed The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis was directed by Paul Harather. The screenplay is credited to Paul Harather and Susanne Freund.
What genre is The Praying Mantis?
The Praying Mantis is listed on TMDB as a mix of thriller and comedy.
What is the TMDB score of The Praying Mantis?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.3/10 from 3 votes.
What movies are similar to The Praying Mantis?
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