The Deadly Mantis
The Deadly Mantis

Movie·1957·1h 19m

The Deadly Mantis

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

Directed By

Nathan Juran

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Martin Berkeley

Producer

William Alland

Cinematography

Ellis W. Carter

Music

Irving Gertz

Editor

Chester W. Schaeffer

Themes

new york citymonsterinsectpaleontologygiant monsterpaleontologistarctic polar circle regiongiant insectprehistoric creaturemantispraying mantis

Production House

Universal International Pictures

Audience Score

49%

78 votes

Skip18%
Timepass42%
Go for it30%
Perfection10%

Where to watch

Region: US

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// cast

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

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

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)

// crew

Crew

Chester W. Schaeffer

Editor

Nathan Juran

Nathan Juran

Director

William Alland

William Alland

Story, Producer

Ellis W. Carter

Director of Photography

Martin Berkeley

Screenplay

Irving Gertz

Original Music Composer

William Lava

William Lava

Original Music Composer

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