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“This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!”

The Deadly Mantis (1957)

May 1, 19571h 19mEN
4.9

77 votes

HorrorScience 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.

Director

Nathan Juran

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Top Billed Cast

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

Florenz Ames

Prof. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Corporal

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

Phil Harvey

Phil Harvey

Lou

Helen Jay

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

Sumner Williams

C-47 Pilot (uncredited)

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

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