Praying Mantis

Aug 11, 1993

1h 30m

★ 5.1

Tempting to Bed. Deadly to Wed.

Overview

A single man thinks he has finally found a woman who loves him. The woman is charming and intelligent but holds a very dark secret which will truly test how strong their relationship can be.

Genres

Thriller

Crime

TV Movie

Production Companies

Paramount Television

Wilshire Court Productions

Showtime Networks

Praying Mantis Trailers

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Cast

Linda Crandell

Jane Seymour

Don McAndrews

Barry Bostwick

Bobby McAndrews

Chad Allen

Betty

Frances Fisher

Agent Johnson

Colby Chester

Coroner

Barbara Lee

Daughter

Mariah Milner

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