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The Deadly Mantis (1957)

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

Genre : Thriller, Horror, Romance, Science Fiction

Runtime : 1H 19M

Director : Nathan H. Juran
Writer : Martin Berkeley

Synopsis

The calving of an Arctic iceberg releases a giant praying mantis, trapped in suspended animation since prehistoric times. It first attacks military outposts to eat their occupants, then makes its way to the warmer latitudes of Washington and New York. A paleontologist works together with military units to try to kill it.

Actors

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
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
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)

Crews

Nathan H. Juran
Nathan H. Juran
Director
William Alland
William Alland
Story
William Alland
William Alland
Producer
Ellis W. Carter
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Chester W. Schaeffer
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Martin Berkeley
Martin Berkeley
Screenplay
Irving Gertz
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
William Lava
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Robert Clatworthy
Robert Clatworthy
Art Direction
Alexander Golitzen
Alexander Golitzen
Art Direction
Clifford Stine
Clifford Stine
Visual Effects
Bud Westmore
Bud Westmore
Makeup Artist
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
William Holland
William Holland
Assistant Director
Oliver Emert
Oliver Emert
Set Decoration
Russell A. Gausman
Russell A. Gausman
Set Decoration

Trailers and other movies

The Deadly Mantis trailer

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