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The Deadly Mantis

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

May 1, 1957
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Cast (15)

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
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)

Crew (16)

Directing

Nathan Juran
Director
William Holland
Assistant Director

Writing

Production

William Alland
Producer

Sound

William Lava
Original Music Composer
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer

Art

Robert Clatworthy
Art Direction
Alexander Golitzen
Art Direction
Oliver Emert
Set Decoration
Russell A. Gausman
Set Decoration

Camera

Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Bud Westmore
Makeup Artist
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design

Crew

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Editing

Lighting

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Visual Effects

Clifford Stine
Visual Effects