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The Deadly Mantis (1957)

1h 19m · 1 May 1957

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

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When a melting iceberg releases a prehistoric giant praying mantis, a palaeontologist works alongside the military to kill it after it attacks scientific outposts on its way to Washington and New York.

Movie ID106964
GenreHorror, Science Fiction
DirectorNathan Juran
Main castCraig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton, Donald Randolph, Florenz Ames, Paul Smith, Paul Campbell, Pat Conway
Release date1 May 1957
Release year1957
LanguageEnglish
Duration79 min (1h 19m)
Rating5.0 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseUniversal International Pictures

Director: Nathan Juran
Writers: William Alland, Martin Berkeley

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Craig StevensCol. Joe Parkman William HopperDr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson Alix TaltonMarge Blaine Donald RandolphGen. Mark Ford
Florenz AmesProf. Anton Gunther
Paul SmithCorporal Paul CampbellLt. Fred Pizar Pat ConwaySgt. Pete Allen Phil HarveyLou
Helen JayMrs. Farley
Bing RussellState Trooper David McMahonCapt. Frank Carver Marvin MillerNarrator (voice) Michael ForestPhotographer (uncredited)
Sumner WilliamsC-47 Pilot (uncredited)

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