Praying Mantis (1993): Cast
Praying Mantis is a 1993 crime thriller directed by James Keach, starring Jane Seymour as Linda Crandell, Barry Bostwick and Frances Fisher. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- James Keach
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Praying Mantis About?
The premise of Praying Mantis without spoilers.
He believes he’s finally met the woman of his dreams—charming, intelligent, and seemingly devoted. Their romance quickly turns intense, but she hides a lethal secret that threatens to turn their budding love into a deadly game, testing the limits of trust and survival.
Praying Mantis Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- newlywed
- mourning one's wife
- poison
- poison in drink
- poison in food
- brandy
- wine
- poison in brandy
- poison in wine
- poison in cake
- cake
- wedding
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- wedding cake
- knife
- ring
- engagement ring
- living together
- covivant
- 555 phone number
- murderess
- wedding dress
- widow
- teenager
- teenage boy
- bicycle
- bookstore
- reference to anna karenina
- minister
- fbi agent
- jealousy
- romantic rival
- alcoholic
- cherries jubilee
- fly fishing
- fishing
- fish
- son
- disguise
- secret identity
- ends with death
- father
- dropping cake on the floor
- restaurant
- poisoning oneself
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- teen slasher
- fiance fiancee relationship
- husband wife relationship
- murder
- death
Praying Mantis Cast & Characters
Jane Seymour leads the cast as Linda Crandell, with Barry Bostwick as Don McAndrews and Frances Fisher as Betty. Directed by James Keach; 7 actors are credited in all.
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Director James Keach
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Jane Seymour as Linda Crandell -
Barry Bostwick as Don McAndrews -
Frances Fisher as Betty - Chad Allen as Bobby McAndrews
Also Starring in Praying Mantis
· 3 more- Colby Chester Agent Johnson
- Barbara Lee Coroner
- Mariah Milner Daughter
More from James Keach
More films directed by James Keach, best-rated first: Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me, Waiting for Forever, Linda and the Mockingbirds and Augie.
Cars in Praying Mantis
14 cars on screen, including the 1991 Ford Explorer and the 1991 BMW 5 E34.
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1991 Ford Explorer Important role -
1991 BMW 5 E34 Minor role -
1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
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Praying Mantis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Praying Mantis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Praying Mantis released?
Praying Mantis was released on August 11, 1993.
Who directed Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis was directed by James Keach.
More films by James Keach Who is in the cast of Praying Mantis?
Praying Mantis stars Jane Seymour as Linda Crandell, Barry Bostwick as Don McAndrews and Frances Fisher as Betty, among 7 credited actors.
Does Praying Mantis have a post-credit scene?
No. Praying Mantis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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