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The Deadly Mantis

1957, horror, love, science fiction, suspense

79 minutes

The calving of an Arctic iceberg releases a giant praying mantis, trapped in suspended animation since prehistoric times. It first attacks military outposts to eat their occupants, then makes its way to the warmer latitudes of Washington and New York. A...

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Cast

Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens

Col. Joe Parkman

William Hopper

William Hopper

Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Alix Talton

Marge Blaine

Donald Randolph

Gen. Mark Ford

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

Florenz Ames

Prof. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Corporal

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar

Helen Jay

Mrs. Farley

Bing Russell

Bing Russell

State Trooper

David McMahon

David McMahon

Capt. Frank Carver

Marvin Miller

Marvin Miller

Narrator (voice)

Michael Forest

Michael Forest

Photographer (uncredited)

Crew

Art

Robert Clatworthy

Art direction

Alexander Golitzen

Art direction

Russell A. Gausman

Set decoration

Oliver Emert

Set decoration

Camera

Costume and make-up

Jay A. Morley Jr.

Costume design

Bud Westmore

Bud Westmore

Makeup artist

Directing

Nathan H. Juran

Nathan H. Juran

Director

Editing

Production

William Alland

Producer

Sound

William Lava

William Lava

Original music composer

Irving Gertz

Original music composer

Writing

Visual effects

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Largescale poster for The Deadly Mantis

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