The Deadly Mantis (1957)
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 5.74 |
Directed By
Nathan Juran
Crew
Nathan Juran
William Alland
William Alland
Ellis W. Carter
Chester W. Schaeffer
Martin Berkeley
Irving Gertz
William Lava
Robert Clatworthy
Alexander Golitzen
Clifford Stine
Bud Westmore
Jay A. Morley Jr.
William Holland
Oliver Emert
Russell A. Gausman
TOP 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)
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