Deadly Mantis, The (1957)
poster Deadly Mantis, The
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Country:United States, 79 minutes

Spoken languages:English

Genres:Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi

Director(s):Nathan Juran

Writer(s):Martin Berkeley

Video Codec:RealMedia

Number: 2500

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:

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