Operation Mantis (1984)
Overview
A beautiful woman, apparently a sophisticated Miss, is killed while skiing in Candanchú, an accurate shot in the head. But she is more than a beautiful model. It is a secret service agent of the terrorist organization IAAT His death triggers the alarm at the headquarters of the organization and the supreme leader, the bold and elegant Mr. Alfa , decides to take matters into. Three super-they are called to investigate the case, it is the courageous Mayor Sam Stevenson (Paul Naschy), the shrewd Marcello Antonelli (JL Vazquez), and the beautiful and reckless Alferez Allyson Love (Anne Karin).
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.715 |
Directed By
Paul Naschy
Crew
Paul Naschy
Paul Naschy
Joaquín Oristrell
Julio Burgos
Augusto Boué
Masurao Takeda
Julia Saly
TOP CAST
Paul Naschy
Sam Stevenson
Julia Saly
Jacqueline Genet / Mantis
José «Saza» Sazatornil
Mister Alfa
Anna Karin
Allyson Love
José Luis López Vázquez
Marcello Antonelli
Fedra Lorente
Mari Pepi
Paloma Cela
Marquesa de Andrade
Yolanda Farr
Técnico
Antonio Gamero
Presentador
Fernando Bilbao
Kong
Taida Urruzola
Guía
Adolfo Thous
Portero
Analía Ivars
Manicura
Alfonso Castizo
Árbitro
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