The Praying Mantis
First aired on Mar 8, 2001
70%
Genres: Thriller, Comedy
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Christiane Hörbiger | Beatrix 'Trixi' Jancik / Schernthaler
Udo Kier | Julius Quellenreich
Jan Niklas | Ulrich Stein
Peter Faerber | Karli
Ursula Koban | Isi Köcker
Simon Schwarz | Heli Jancik
Featured Crew
Elisabeth Klobassa | Art Direction
Markus Schleinzer | Casting
Bernhard Weirather | Sound
Thomas Oláh | Costume Design
Andreas Kopriva | Sound
Hartwig König | Production Manager
