The Deadly Mantis

1957

1h 19m

4.9

4.9/10

77 votes • View on IMDb

Horror Science Fiction

"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.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Production Countries

United States of America

Spoken Languages

English

Keywords

new york city monster insect paleontology giant monster paleontologist arctic polar circle region giant insect prehistoric creature mantis praying mantis

Quick Facts

Release Date	May 1, 1957
Status	Released
Language	EN
IMDb ID	tt0050294

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

Key Crew

Nathan Juran

Director

William Alland

Producer

Martin Berkeley

Screenplay