The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis

1957/05/01 • Released • English

Horror
Science Fiction
4.9
1h 19m

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

Overview

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.

Director : Nathan Juran

Casts
Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens

Col. Joe Parkman

William Hopper

William Hopper

Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Alix Talton

Alix Talton

Marge Blaine

Donald Randolph

Donald Randolph

Gen. Mark Ford

Florenz Ames

Prof. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Corporal

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

Phil Harvey

Phil Harvey

Lou

Helen Jay

Mrs. Farley

Bing Russell

Bing Russell

State Trooper

David McMahon

David McMahon

Capt. Frank Carver

Marvin Miller

Marvin Miller

Narrator (voice)

Michael Forest

Michael Forest

Photographer (uncredited)

Sumner Williams

C-47 Pilot (uncredited)

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