The Deadly Mantis (1957)

  • NR
  • 05/01/1957 (US)
  • Horror, Science Fiction
  • 1h 19m

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.

William Alland

Story

Nathan Juran

Director

Martin Berkeley

Screenplay

Cast

Craig Stevens's headshot

Craig Stevens

Col. Joe Parkman
William Hopper's headshot

William Hopper

Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix Talton's headshot

Alix Talton

Marge Blaine
Donald Randolph's headshot

Donald Randolph

Gen. Mark Ford
Florenz Ames's headshot

Florenz Ames

Prof. Anton Gunther
Paul Smith's headshot

Paul Smith

Corporal
Paul Campbell's headshot

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar
Pat Conway's headshot

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

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