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The Deadly Mantis

1957-05-01 · 79 min · ★ 5.0

Horror · Science Fiction

When a melting iceberg releases a prehistoric giant praying mantis, a palaeontologist works alongside the military to kill it after it attacks scientific outposts on its way to Washington and New York.

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Directors
Nathan Juran
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 350,000

Top Cast

Craig StevensCraig StevensCol. Joe Parkman
William HopperWilliam HopperDr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix TaltonAlix TaltonMarge Blaine
Donald RandolphDonald RandolphGen. Mark Ford
Florenz AmesProf. Anton Gunther
Paul SmithPaul SmithCorporal
Paul CampbellPaul CampbellLt. Fred Pizar
Pat ConwayPat ConwaySgt. Pete Allen
Phil HarveyPhil HarveyLou
Helen JayMrs. Farley
Bing RussellBing RussellState Trooper
David McMahonDavid McMahonCapt. Frank Carver
Marvin MillerMarvin MillerNarrator (voice)
Michael ForestMichael ForestPhotographer (uncredited)
Sumner WilliamsC-47 Pilot (uncredited)

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