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
Production House
Audience Score
78 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
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
Marvin Miller
Narrator (voice)
Michael Forest
Photographer (uncredited)
Sumner Williams
C-47 Pilot (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Nathan Juran
Director
William Alland
Story, Producer
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Martin Berkeley
Screenplay
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
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