The Praying Mantis(2001)
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.
Movie: The Praying Mantis
Top 10 Billed Cast
Beatrix 'Trixi' Jancik / Schernthaler
Julius Quellenreich
Ulrich Stein
Karli
Heli Jancik
Siggi
Wolfgang Schernthaler
Gabi Jancik
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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.
Release Date
2001-03-08
Average
6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
Deutsch
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