

The Deadly Mantis
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
Horror
Science Fiction
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1957-05-01
Runtime:
1h 19m
Director:
Nathan Juran
Writer:
Martin Berkeley
Top Cast

Craig Stevens
Col. Joe Parkman

William Hopper
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Alix Talton
Marge Blaine

Donald Randolph
Gen. Mark Ford

Florenz Ames
Prof. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith
Corporal

Paul Campbell
Lt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway
Sgt. Pete Allen

Phil Harvey
Lou

Helen Jay
Mrs. Farley

Bing Russell
State Trooper

David McMahon
Capt. Frank Carver
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