The Deadly Mantis
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
1957
79
minutes
Horror, Science Fiction
Directed By:
Nathan H. Juran
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.
Language
English
Release Date
May 1, 1957
Cast
Craig Stevens
Col. Joe Parkman
William Hopper
Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson
Alix Talton
Marge Blaine
Donald Randolph
Gen. Mark Ford
Florenz Ames
Prof. Anton Gunther
Paul Smith
Corporal
Paul Campbell
Lt. Fred Pizar
Pat Conway
Sgt. Pete Allen
Phil Harvey
Lou
Helen Jay
Mrs. Farley
Bing Russell
State Trooper
David McMahon
Capt. Frank Carver
Marvin Miller
Narrator (voice)
Michael Forest
Photographer (uncredited)
Sumner Williams
C-47 Pilot (uncredited)
Show Full Crew
Production
Directing
Writing
Camera
Editing
Art
Alexander Golitzen
Art Direction
Robert Clatworthy
Art Direction
Russell A. Gausman
Set Decoration
Oliver Emert
Set Decoration
Sound
Visual Effects
Costume & Make-Up