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Deadly Mantis, The (1957)  link to Deadly Mantis, The on IMDb  

Number: 2500

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IMDb Rating:
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4.8/10 (2.5K votes)

Country: United States, 79 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi

Director(s): Nathan Juran

Storyline:
The calving of an Arctic iceberg releases a giant praying mantis, trapped in suspended animation since prehistoric times. It first attacks military outposts to eat their occupants, then makes its way to the warmer latitudes of Washington and New York. A paleontologist works together with military units to try to kill it.

Cast:

Craig Stevens Col. Joe Parkman
William Hopper Dr. Nedrick Jackson
Alix Talton Marge Blaine
Paul Smith Corporal
Phil Harvey Lou
Floyd Simmons Army Sergeant
Frank Baker Professor (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg Bus Disaster Observer (uncredited)
George Bruggeman Bus Disaster Observer (uncredited)
James Dime Boat Navigator (uncredited)

Medium: Original DVD,

Location: On the Shelf - The Classic Sci-fi Ultimate Collection Vol. 2

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 2.39:1