The Deadly Mantis

The Deadly Mantis

This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

4.9 /10 76 votes
May 1, 1957 1h 19m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Nathan Juran
Writers William Alland, Martin Berkeley
Studio Universal International Pictures
Rating 4.9/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Craig Stevens

Craig Stevens

Col. Joe Parkman

William Hopper

William Hopper

Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Alix Talton

Alix Talton

Marge Blaine

Donald Randolph

Donald Randolph

Gen. Mark Ford

Florenz Ames

Prof. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Corporal

Paul Campbell

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

Phil Harvey

Phil Harvey

Lou

Helen Jay

Mrs. Farley

Bing Russell

Bing Russell

State Trooper

David McMahon

David McMahon

Capt. Frank Carver

Frequently Asked Questions

The Deadly Mantis was released on May 1, 1957.

The runtime of The Deadly Mantis is 1h 19m.

The Deadly Mantis is a Horror, Science Fiction movie.

The Deadly Mantis has a rating of 4.9 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Deadly Mantis is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Deadly Mantis was directed by Nathan Juran.

The main cast of The Deadly Mantis includes Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton.

The Deadly Mantis is originally in English.