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Praying Mantis

A twisting tale of deception, blackmail and an abominable crime of passion

1h 16m1 Season

CrimeDrama

EnglishEnded

1 · Episode 1

2 · Episode 2

Crew and Cast

Pinkas BraunPinkas BraunProfessor Paul CanovaCherie LunghiCherie LunghiBeatrice ManceauJonathan PryceJonathan PryceChristian MagnyCarmen du SautoyCarmen du SautoyVera CanovaAnna CropperAnna CropperGertrudeFriedrich von ThunFriedrich von ThunInsurance DirectorArthur BraussArthur BraussRichter

Storyline

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.

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Info

Status
Ended
First aired
17 November 1982
Last aired
24 November 1982

Production

Studios
Portman Entertainment Group
Networks
Channel 4

Episodes

Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Runtime
1h 16m
Type
Miniseries
In production
No

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English