The Deadly Mantis (1957)

05/01/1957 (US) • 1h 19m

Horror, Science Fiction

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

new york city

monster

insect

paleontology

giant monster

paleontologist

arctic polar circle region

giant insect

prehistoric creature

man eating monster

mantis

praying mantis

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