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This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror! - The Deadly Mantis
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Title: The Deadly Mantis

Release Date: 1 May 1957

Runtime: 1h 19m

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction

Director: Universal International Pictures

Production Companies: Universal International Pictures

Overview: 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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 4.9 (73 votes)

Cast

  • Col. Joe Parkman: Craig Stevens
  • Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson: William Hopper
  • Marge Blaine: Alix Talton
  • Gen. Mark Ford: Donald Randolph
  • Prof. Anton Gunther: Florenz Ames
  • Corporal: Paul Smith
  • Lt. Fred Pizar: Paul Campbell
  • Sgt. Pete Allen: Pat Conway
  • Lou: Phil Harvey
  • Mrs. Farley: Helen Jay
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