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Watch The Deadly Mantis (1957) Official Trailer
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
4.9 / 10 IMDb May 1, 1957 1h 19m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 19m
Release Date
May 1, 1957
Genre
Horror, Science Fiction
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
Cast
Craig Stevens
as Col. Joe Parkman
William Hopper
as Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix Talton
as Marge Blaine
Donald Randolph
as Gen. Mark Ford
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Florenz Ames
as Prof. Anton Gunther
Paul Smith
as Corporal
Paul Campbell
as Lt. Fred Pizar
Pat Conway
as Sgt. Pete Allen
Phil Harvey
as Lou
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Helen Jay
as Mrs. Farley
Bing Russell
as State Trooper
David McMahon
as Capt. Frank Carver
Marvin Miller
as Narrator (voice)
Michael Forest
as Photographer (uncredited)
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Sumner Williams
as C-47 Pilot (uncredited)
Production Companies
Universal International PicturesThe Deadly Mantis Official Trailer 1957
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