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The Deadly Mantis

Nathan Juran

1957 • 1h 19m

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.

The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis ≣ 1957 ≣ Trailer

Cast

Craig Stevens

Craig StevensCol. Joe Parkman

William Hopper

William HopperDr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Alix Talton

Alix TaltonMarge Blaine

Donald Randolph

Donald RandolphGen. Mark Ford

Florenz AmesProf. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith

Paul SmithCorporal

Paul Campbell

Paul CampbellLt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway

Pat ConwaySgt. Pete Allen

Phil Harvey

Helen JayMrs. Farley

Bing Russell

Bing RussellState Trooper

David McMahon

David McMahonCapt. Frank Carver

Marvin Miller

Marvin MillerNarrator (voice)

Michael Forest

Michael ForestPhotographer (uncredited)

Sumner WilliamsC-47 Pilot (uncredited)

Crew

William Alland

William AllandStory

Nathan Juran

Nathan JuranDirector

William Lava

William LavaOriginal Music Composer

Bud Westmore

Bud WestmoreMakeup Artist

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