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The Deadly Mantis (1957) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.25/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 3.3/10
The Deadly Mantis Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: 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.
Tagline: This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
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The Deadly Mantis Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1957 (more 1957 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Deadly Mantis Release Dates In Theaters: May 26, 1957, Blu-ray: Mar 19, 2019
Writers: Martin Berkeley, William Alland
Producers: William Alland
Musicians: Irving Gertz, William Lava
Cinematographers: Ellis W. Carter
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The Deadly Mantis (1957) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Deadly Mantis Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Stevens | ... | Col. Joe Parkman |
| William Hopper | ... | Dr. Nedrick Jackson |
| Alix Talton | ... | Marge Blaine |
| Donald Randolph | ... | Maj. Gen. Mark Ford |
| Pat Conway | ... | Sgt. Pete Allen |
| Florenz Ames | ... | Prof. Anton Gunther |
| Paul Smith | ... | Corporal |
| Phil Harvey | ... | Lou |
| Floyd Simmons | ... | Army Sergeant |
| Paul Campbell | ... | Lt. Fred Pizar |
| Helen Jay | ... | Mrs. Farley |
| Keith Aldrich | ... | Jerry - C47 Co-Pilot (uncredited) |
| William Anders | ... | Sergeant - Archer Control (uncredited) |
| Frank Baker | ... | Professor (uncredited) |
| Madelon Baker | ... | Mother (uncredited) |
| Chet Brandenburg | ... | Bus Disaster Observer (uncredited) |
| George Bruggeman | ... | Bus Disaster Observer (uncredited) |
| Marvin Bryan | ... | Machine-Gunner (uncredited) |
| William Burnside | ... | Bus Disaster Observer (uncredited) |
| John Close | ... | Engineer (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Craig Stevens – Col. Joe Parkman
- William Hopper, as Dr. Nedrick Jackson, passed away at age 55 in Palm Spr.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: DeWolf Hopper Jr. | Bill Hopper | De Wolf Hopper | DeWolf Hopper | William Dewolf Hopper - Alix Talton – Marge Blaine
- Donald Randolph, as Maj. Gen. Mark Ford, passed away at age 87 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Donald F. Randolf | Don Randolph - Pat Conway – Sgt. Pete Allen
- Florenz Ames, as Prof. Anton Gunther, passed away at age 75 in New York, New York, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Paul Smith – Corporal
- Phil Harvey (b. May 11, 1921) – Lou
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Philip Harvey - Floyd Simmons – Army Sergeant
- Paul Campbell – Lt. Fred Pizar
- Helen Jay, as Mrs. Farley, passed away at age 63 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Keith Aldrich, as Jerry - C47 Co-Pilot (uncredited), passed away at age 63 in Littleton, Colorado, USA.
Sign: Leo - William Anders – Sergeant - Archer Control (uncredited)
- Frank Baker, as Professor (uncredited), passed away at age 88 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Libra - Madelon Baker – Mother (uncredited)
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