The Deadly Mantis(1957)
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
The Deadly Mantis Synopsis
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.
The Deadly Mantis (1957) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Nathan Juran, released on May 1, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton and Donald Randolph. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Nathan Juran
- Writers:
- William Alland, Martin Berkeley
- Producers:
- William Alland
- Cinematographer:
- Ellis W. Carter
- Composer:
- Irving Gertz
- Production:
- Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The Deadly Mantis Cast & Crew
Main 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
Florenz Ames
as Prof. Anton Gunther
Paul Smith
as Corporal
Paul Campbell
as Lt. Fred Pizar
Pat Conway
as Sgt. Pete Allen
Phil Harvey
as Lou
- Helen Jay
Helen Jay
as Mrs. Farley
Bing Russell
as State Trooper
David McMahon
as Capt. Frank Carver
Key crew
Directed by Nathan Juran, written by William Alland and Martin Berkeley, produced by William Alland.
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The Deadly Mantis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 80 ratings.
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The Deadly Mantis – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Deadly Mantis online?
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The Deadly Mantis (1957) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Deadly Mantis?
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The main cast of The Deadly Mantis (1957) includes Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton, Donald Randolph and Florenz Ames. The film was directed by Nathan Juran. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Deadly Mantis released?
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The Deadly Mantis was released on May 1, 1957 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is The Deadly Mantis worth watching?
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The Deadly Mantis (1957) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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