The Deadly Mantis
The Deadly Mantis1957
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The Deadly Mantis
1h 19m·Horror, Science Fiction·
Directed by Nathan Juran·1957
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4.9/10 avgAverage user ratingA giant prehistoric praying mantis, recently freed from the Arctic ice, voraciously preys on American military at the DEW Line and works its way south.
DirectorNathan JuranCinematographyEllis W. CarterScreenplayMartin BerkeleyStudioUniversal International Pictures
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Craig StevensCol. Joe Parkman | Col. Joe Parkman |
 William HopperDr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson | Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson |
 Alix TaltonMarge Blaine | Marge Blaine |
 Donald RandolphGen. Mark Ford | Gen. Mark Ford |
| FFlorenz AmesProf. Anton Gunther | Prof. Anton Gunther |
 Paul SmithCorporal | Corporal |
 Paul CampbellLt. Fred Pizar | Lt. Fred Pizar |
 Pat ConwaySgt. Pete Allen | Sgt. Pete Allen |
 Phil HarveyLou | Lou |
| HHelen JayMrs. Farley | Mrs. Farley |
 Bing RussellState Trooper | State Trooper |
 David McMahonCapt. Frank Carver | Capt. Frank Carver |
 Marvin MillerNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |
 Michael ForestPhotographer (uncredited) | Photographer (uncredited) |
| SSumner WilliamsC-47 Pilot (uncredited) | C-47 Pilot (uncredited) |