The Deadly Mantis

1957

1h 19m

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4.9/10
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Science Fiction

A giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on American military at the DEW Line and works its way south.

Directors

Writers

William Alland(story by)
Martin Berkeley(screenplay by)
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Craig Stevens
Col. Joe Parkman
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William Hopper
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
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Alix Talton
Marge Blaine
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Donald Randolph
Gen. Mark Ford
Florenz Ames
Prof. Anton Gunther
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Paul Smith
Corporal
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Paul Campbell
Lt. Fred Pizar
Pat Conway
Sgt. Pete Allen
Helen Jay
Mrs. Farley
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Bing Russell
State Trooper
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David McMahon
Capt. Frank Carver
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Marvin Miller
Narrator (voice)
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Michael Forest
Photographer (uncredited)
Sumner Williams
C-47 Pilot (uncredited)

Directors

Writers

William Alland(story by)
Martin Berkeley(screenplay by)

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Release date

May 1, 1957 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Universal International Pictures

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