The Deadly Mantis

May 1, 1957

1h 19m

★ 4.9

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.

Genres

Horror

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

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Cast

Col. Joe Parkman

Craig Stevens

Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

William Hopper

Marge Blaine

Alix Talton

Gen. Mark Ford

Donald Randolph

Prof. Anton Gunther

Florenz Ames

Corporal

Paul Smith

Lt. Fred Pizar

Paul Campbell

Sgt. Pete Allen

Pat Conway

Lou

Phil Harvey

Mrs. Farley

Helen Jay

State Trooper

Bing Russell

Capt. Frank Carver

David McMahon

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