Praying Mantis (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, Praying Mantis is a mystery film directed by Shunichi Kajima, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A man and a woman drift ashore after a typhoon. The man, dead, is an escaped perpetrator, and the woman, alive, is a hairdresser Masako. A detective in charge of an embezzlement case is tracking the whereabouts of disappeared money and suspects Masako. One year later, a real estate company president dies a suspicious death in front of Masako at her beauty salon. Was it an accidents or murder?
Who’s in it. Praying Mantis stars Midori Satsuki as Masako Fujimura, Ryô Hayami as Takayuki Shimazaki, Mako Toyoda as Kaoru Ibuki and Etsuko Nami, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Praying Mantis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Praying Mantis tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Praying Mantis (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Praying Mantis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Praying Mantis?
- Praying Mantis stars Midori Satsuki, Ryô Hayami, Mako Toyoda, Etsuko Nami and Akiko Hyûga.
- When was Praying Mantis released?
- Praying Mantis was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.