
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.
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

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)
Crew (16)
Directing

Nathan Juran
Director

William Holland
Assistant Director
Writing

William Alland
Story

Martin Berkeley
Screenplay
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
No data availableEditing

Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Lighting
No data availableVisual Effects

Clifford Stine
Visual Effects