The Deadly Mantis (1957)

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The Deadly Mantis on IMDb 4.8/10 2,575 votes

Released:
1957-05-01

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.

Director:
Nathan Juran

Runtime:
1h 19min

Genre:
Horror, Science Fiction

  • Cast:
  • 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