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The Deadly Mantis (1957)

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This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Nathan Juran
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    Col. Joe Parkman Craig Stevens
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    Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson William Hopper
  • Profile picture of Alix Talton
    Marge Blaine Alix Talton
  • Profile picture of Donald Randolph
    Gen. Mark Ford Donald Randolph
  • Profile picture of Paul Smith
    Corporal Paul Smith
  • Profile picture of Paul Campbell
    Lt. Fred Pizar Paul Campbell
  • Profile picture of Phil Harvey
    Lou Phil Harvey
  • Profile picture of Bing Russell
    State Trooper Bing Russell

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