

The Deadly Mantis
DirectorNathan Juran
“This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!”
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.
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The Deadly Mantis ≣ 1957 ≣ Trailer
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
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