Praying Mantis
Tempting to Bed. Deadly to Wed.
Genres
Overview
A single man thinks he has finally found a woman who loves him. The woman is charming and intelligent but holds a very dark secret which will truly test how strong their relationship can be.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1993-08-11
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
9
Vote Average
5.1
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Barry Bostwick
Don McAndrews
Chad Allen
Bobby McAndrews
Frances Fisher
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Colby Chester
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Mariah Milner
Daughter
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