The Praying Mantis (2001)
2001 · 1h 33m · Thriller, Comedy
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.
Director: Paul Harather
Writers: Paul Harather, Susanne Freund
Music by: Tom Batoy, Mona Davis
Cinematography: Fabian Eder
Editor: Andreas Kopriva
Cast
Christiane Hörbiger as Beatrix 'Trixi' Jancik / SchernthalerUdo Kier as Julius QuellenreichJan Niklas as Ulrich SteinPeter Faerber as KarliUrsula Koban as Isi KöckerSimon Schwarz as Heli JancikKlaus Ofczarek as SiggiGerhard Ernst as Wolfgang SchernthalerTanja Petrovsky as Gabi JancikPeter Hugo as CharlesRainer Egger as SpielerMargarethe Tiesel as Mutter im StiegenhausMore like this
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