Poster of The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Wednesday, May 1 1957
67 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Craig StevensCraig Stevens
Craig Stevens was
38 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Col. Joe Parkman'.
Mon, Jul 08 1918 –
Wed, May 10 2000
Portrait of William HopperWilliam Hopper
William Hopper was
42 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson'.
Tue, Jan 26 1915 –
Fri, Mar 06 1970
Portrait of Alix TaltonAlix Talton
Alix Talton was
37 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Marge Blaine'.
Sat, Jun 07 1919 –
Tue, Apr 07 1992
Portrait of Donald RandolphDonald Randolph
Donald Randolph was
51 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Gen. Mark Ford'.
Fri, Jan 05 1906 –
Tue, Mar 16 1993
Portrait of Florenz AmesFlorenz Ames
Florenz Ames was
73 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Prof. Anton Gunther'.
Thu, Sep 06 1883 –
Tue, Feb 11 1958
Portrait of Paul SmithPaul Smith
Paul Smith was
28 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Corporal'.
Tue, Feb 05 1929 –
Fri, Mar 03 2006
Portrait of Paul CampbellPaul Campbell
Paul Campbell was
34 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Lt. Fred Pizar'.
Tue, Feb 27 1923 –
Wed, Mar 17 1999
Portrait of Pat ConwayPat Conway
Pat Conway was
26 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Sgt. Pete Allen'.
Fri, Jan 09 1931 –
Fri, Apr 24 1981
Portrait of Phil HarveyPhil Harvey
Phil Harvey was
35 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Lou'.
Wed, May 11 1921
Portrait of Helen JayHelen Jay
Helen Jay was
>> in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Mrs. Farley'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bing RussellBing Russell
Bing Russell was
30 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'State Trooper'.
Wed, May 05 1926 –
Tue, Apr 08 2003
Portrait of David McMahonDavid McMahon
David McMahon was
46 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Capt. Frank Carver'.
Sun, Dec 11 1910 –
Thu, Jan 27 1972
Portrait of Marvin MillerMarvin Miller
Marvin Miller was
43 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 18 1913 –
Fri, Feb 08 1985
Portrait of Michael ForestMichael Forest
Michael Forest was
28 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 17 1929
Portrait of Sumner WilliamsSumner Williams
Sumner Williams was
>> in The Deadly Mantis
as 'C-47 Pilot (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Nathan H. JuranNathan H. Juran
Nathan H. Juran was
49 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Director'
Sun, Sep 01 1907 –
Wed, Oct 23 2002
Portrait of Ellis W. CarterEllis W. Carter
Ellis W. Carter was
50 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Director of Photography'
Fri, Nov 02 1906 –
Fri, Oct 23 1964
Portrait of William HollandWilliam Holland
William Holland was
60 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Assistant Director'
Thu, Sep 17 1896 –
Sun, Oct 01 1972
Portrait of Martin BerkeleyMartin Berkeley
Martin Berkeley was
>> in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Screenplay'
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Portrait of William AllandWilliam Alland
William Alland was
41 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Story, Producer'
Sat, Mar 04 1916 –
Tue, Nov 11 1997
Portrait of Chester W. SchaefferChester W. Schaeffer
Chester W. Schaeffer was
54 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Editor'
Tue, Sep 09 1902 –
Sun, Jan 05 1992
Portrait of Irving GertzIrving Gertz
Irving Gertz was
41 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Original Music Composer'
Wed, May 19 1915 –
Fri, Nov 14 2008
Portrait of William LavaWilliam Lava
William Lava was
46 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sat, Mar 18 1911 –
Sat, Feb 20 1971
Portrait of Alexander GolitzenAlexander Golitzen
Alexander Golitzen was
49 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Feb 28 1908 –
Tue, Jul 26 2005
Portrait of Bud WestmoreBud Westmore
Bud Westmore was
39 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sun, Jan 13 1918 –
Sun, Jun 24 1973
Portrait of Robert ClatworthyRobert Clatworthy
Robert Clatworthy was
45 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Art Direction'
Sun, Dec 31 1911 –
Mon, Mar 02 1992
Portrait of Russell A. GausmanRussell A. Gausman
Russell A. Gausman was
64 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Set Decoration'
Mon, Jul 04 1892 –
Mon, May 20 1963
Portrait of Oliver EmertOliver Emert
Oliver Emert was
>> in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Set Decoration'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clifford StineClifford Stine
Clifford Stine was
51 in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Visual Effects'
Sat, Mar 24 1906 –
Fri, Dec 12 1986
Portrait of Jay A. Morley Jr.Jay A. Morley Jr.
Jay A. Morley Jr. was
>> in The Deadly Mantis
as 'Costume Design'
Unknown Birthday