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The Deadly Mantis

48 %|May 1, 1957|Horror, Science Fiction

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.

Featured Crew

William Alland
Story
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Nathan H. Juran
Director
William Alland
Producer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Alexander Golitzen
Art Direction
Clifford Stine
Visual Effects

Cast

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Craig Stevens
Col. Joe Parkman
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William Hopper
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
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Alix Talton
Marge Blaine
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Donald Randolph
Gen. Mark Ford
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Florenz Ames
Prof. Anton Gunther
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Paul Smith
Corporal
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Paul Campbell
Lt. Fred Pizar
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Pat Conway
Sgt. Pete Allen
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Helen Jay
Mrs. Farley
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Bing Russell
State Trooper
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David McMahon
Capt. Frank Carver
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Marvin Miller
Narrator (voice)
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Michael Forest
Photographer (uncredited)
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Sumner Williams
C-47 Pilot (uncredited)