
The Deadly Mantis
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Deadly Mantis
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction
- Release Date: 1957-05-01
- Runtime: 79 minutes
- Rating: 4.9/10 (73 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Universal International Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.3794
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Craig Stevens
as Col. Joe Parkman

William Hopper
as Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Alix Talton
as Marge Blaine

Donald Randolph
as Gen. Mark Ford

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

Helen Jay
as Mrs. Farley
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The Deadly Mantis ≣ 1957 ≣ Trailer
The Deadly Mantis trailer
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What is The Deadly Mantis?▼
The Deadly Mantis is a Horror, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 1957-05-01.
Who are the main actors in The Deadly Mantis?▼
The main cast includes Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton, Donald Randolph, Florenz Ames, .
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Is The Deadly Mantis based on a true story?▼
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
What is the IMDb rating of The Deadly Mantis?▼
The Deadly Mantis has an IMDb rating of 4.9/10 based on 73 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Deadly Mantis?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Deadly Mantis?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Universal International Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Deadly Mantis filmed?▼
The Deadly Mantis was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Deadly Mantis?▼
The total runtime of The Deadly Mantis is 79 minutes.
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