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Praying Mantis

TV·1982–1982·1 season, 2 episodes·Channel 4·Crime, Drama·1h 16m

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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.

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

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes1982Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Praying Mantis S01E01Episode 1November 17, 1982—
  2. S01E02Praying Mantis S01E02Episode 2November 24, 1982—

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