Praying Mantis
Storyline
A man and a woman drift ashore after a typhoon. The man, dead, is an escaped perpetrator, and the woman, alive, is a hairdresser Masako. A detective in charge of an embezzlement case is tracking the whereabouts of disappeared money and suspects Masako. One year later, a real estate company president dies a suspicious death in front of Masako at her beauty salon. Was it an accidents or murder?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Praying Mantis released?+
Praying Mantis was released on April 8, 1983.
Who directed Praying Mantis?+
Praying Mantis was directed by Shunichi Kajima.
Who stars in Praying Mantis?+
The main cast of Praying Mantis includes Midori Satsuki, Ryô Hayami, Mako Toyoda, Etsuko Nami.
How long is Praying Mantis?+
Praying Mantis has a runtime of 1h 24m.
What genre is Praying Mantis?+
Praying Mantis is classified as Mystery.
What is the rating of Praying Mantis?+
Praying Mantis has an average audience rating of 5.0 out of 10, based on 5 votes.
How to watch Praying Mantis online?+
Praying Mantis (1983) is not yet confirmed on a major streaming platform. Its OTT release and where to watch it online will be updated here as soon as streaming details are announced.
Is Praying Mantis available on any streaming platform?+
Praying Mantis is not available on streaming platforms yet. We track its OTT and streaming release, so check back for updates on where it will be available online.
What is the OTT release date of Praying Mantis?+
Praying Mantis had its theatrical/initial release on April 8, 1983. Its OTT (streaming) release date will be listed here once a platform confirms it.
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