Praying Mantis (1982) featured a cast of 24 tracked actors. Of these, 9 (41%) are still alive today and 13 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Denyse Alexander, age 95. This film starred Jonathan Pryce and Cherie Lunghi.
41% still with us· verified cast38% of full cast · incl. 2 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 41% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 76.8 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast24 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1982 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jonathan Pryce Christian Magny | Christian Magny | Living | 01/06/1947 | 79 | — | 35 |
 Cherie Lunghi Beatrice Manceau | Beatrice Manceau | Living | 04/04/1952 | 74 | — | 30 |
 Carmen du Sautoy Vera Canova | Vera Canova | Living | 26/02/1950 | 76 | — | 32 |
 Kevin McNally Bernard | Bernard | Living | 27/04/1956 | 70 | — | 26 |
 David Schofield Cafe Waiter | Cafe Waiter | Living | 16/12/1951 | 74 | — | 31 |
 Clive Swift Dr. Faure | Dr. Faure | Deceased | 09/02/1936 | 82 | 01/02/2019 | 46 |
 Jonathan Blake David | David | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Anna Cropper Gertrude | Gertrude | Deceased | 13/05/1938 | 68 | 22/01/2007 | 44 |
 Sarah Berger Madeleine | Madeleine | Living | 01/01/1960 | 66 | — | 22 |
 Richard Warner Monsieur Magny | Monsieur Magny | Deceased | 24/05/1911 | 77 | 14/01/1989 | 71 |
 Margaret Ward Madame Magny | Madame Magny | Deceased | 22/07/1919 | 84 | 23/11/2003 | 63 |
 Arthur Brauss Richter | Richter | Deceased | 24/06/1936 | 89 | 30/08/2025 | 46 |
 Friedrich von Thun Insurance Director | Insurance Director | Living | 30/06/1942 | 84 | — | 40 |
John Bryans Dubreuil | Dubreuil | Deceased | 05/08/1942 | 46 | 02/03/1989 | 40 |
 Barbara Young Solicitor's Secretary | Solicitor's Secretary | Deceased | 09/02/1931 | 92 | 27/04/2023 | 51 |
Gordon Kane Sound Technician | Sound Technician | Deceased | — | — | 04/12/2024 | — |
 Douglas Wilmer Maitre Fleury | Maitre Fleury | Deceased | 08/01/1920 | 96 | 31/03/2016 | 62 |
 Derek Smith Maitre Chardois | Maitre Chardois | Deceased | 15/06/1927 | 95 | 31/03/2023 | 55 |
Joby Blanshard Dr Laporte | Dr Laporte | Deceased | 07/11/1919 | 73 | 26/11/1992 | 63 |
 Peter Blake Dr Courant | Dr Courant | Deceased | 08/12/1948 | 69 | 23/07/2018 | 34 |
Denyse Alexander Alice | Alice | Living | 28/06/1931 | 95 | — | 51 |
 Carol Gillies Convent Sister | Convent Sister | Deceased | 06/01/1941 | 50 | 27/07/1991 | 41 |
 Ralph Schicha Rudi | Rudi | Living | 02/10/1950 | 75 | — | 32 |
Gerard Hely Bank Cashier | Bank Cashier | Unverified | — | — | — | — |