The Deadly Mantis

4.9

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.

Discover

Craig Stevens

Col. Joe Parkman

William Hopper

Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Alix Talton

Marge Blaine

Donald Randolph

Gen. Mark Ford

Florenz Ames

Prof. Anton Gunther

Paul Smith

Corporal

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

Helen Jay

Mrs. Farley

Bing Russell

State Trooper

David McMahon

Capt. Frank Carver

Marvin Miller

Narrator (voice)

Michael Forest

Photographer (uncredited)

Sumner Williams

C-47 Pilot (uncredited)

Art

Alexander Golitzen

Art Direction

Robert Clatworthy

Art Direction

Oliver Emert

Set Decoration

Russell A. Gausman

Set Decoration

Camera

Ellis W. Carter

Director of Photography

Costume & Make-Up

Jay A. Morley Jr.

Costume Design

Bud Westmore

Makeup Artist

Directing

Nathan Juran

Director

William Holland

Assistant Director

Editing

Production

William Alland

Producer

Sound

William Lava

Original Music Composer

Irving Gertz

Original Music Composer

Writing

Martin Berkeley

Screenplay