Overview

Trixi Jancik leads a risky double life. At home, she is an obedient housewife. But when she puts on a disguise and goes to the racetrack to indulge in her secret passion, she catches a glimpse of a better life. Although she blows her grocery money, she has tasted the kind of luxury she can normally only dream about. A minor squabble at home brings the situation to a head and marks a turning point in her life: Trixi fixes her husband a lethal cocktail of pills.

Cast

Christiane Hörbiger, Udo Kier, Jan Niklas, Peter Faerber, Ursula Koban, Simon Schwarz, Klaus Ofczarek, Gerhard Ernst

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What is "The Praying Mantis" about?

Trixi Jancik leads a risky double life. At home, she is an obedient housewife. But when she puts on a disguise and goes to the racetrack to indulge in her secret passion, she catches a glimpse of a better life. Although she blows her grocery money, she has tasted the kind of luxury she can normally only dream about. A minor squabble at home brings the situation to a head and marks a turning point in her life: Trixi fixes her husband a lethal cocktail of pills.

When was "The Praying Mantis" released?

The Praying Mantis was released in 2001.

Who stars in "The Praying Mantis"?

The cast includes Christiane Hörbiger, Udo Kier, Jan Niklas, Peter Faerber.