Operation Mantis
Operación Mantis
Synopsis
A beautiful woman, apparently a sophisticated Miss, is killed while skiing in Candanchú, an accurate shot in the head. But she is more than a beautiful model. It is a secret service agent of the terrorist organization IAAT His death triggers the alarm at the headquarters of the organization and the supreme leader, the bold and elegant Mr. Alfa , decides to take matters into. Three super-they are called to investigate the case, it is the courageous Mayor Sam Stevenson (Paul Naschy), the shrewd Marcello Antonelli (JL Vazquez), and the beautiful and reckless Alferez Allyson Love (Anne Karin).
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Paul Naschy
Sam Stevenson
Julia Saly
Jacqueline Genet / Mantis
José «Saza» Sazatornil
Mister Alfa
Anna Karin
Allyson Love
José Luis López Vázquez
Marcello Antonelli
Fedra Lorente
Mari Pepi
Paloma Cela
Marquesa de Andrade
Yolanda Farr
Técnico
Antonio Gamero
Presentador
Fernando Bilbao
Kong
Taida Urruzola
Guía
Adolfo Thous
Portero
Analía Ivars
Manicura
Alfonso Castizo
Árbitro
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Naschy
- Screenplay & Story
- Joaquín Oristrell, Paul Naschy
- Original Score
- Fernando García Morcillo
- Original Title
- Operación Mantis
- Country of Origin
- Japan, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Amachi Films, Acónito Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Naschy
Joaquín Oristrell, Paul Naschy
Fernando García Morcillo
Masurao Takeda, Augusto Boué, Julia Saly
Department Leadership Roster
Joaquín Oristrell
Writer
Paul Naschy
Director
Paul Naschy
Writer
Augusto Boué
Producer
Julia Saly
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Operation Mantis
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What is Operation Mantis about?
A beautiful woman, apparently a sophisticated Miss, is killed while skiing in Candanchú, an accurate shot in the head. But she is more than a beautiful model. It is a secret service agent of the terrorist organization IAAT His death triggers the alarm at the headquarters of the organization and the supreme leader, the bold and elegant Mr. Alfa , decides to take matters into. Three super-they are called to investigate the case, it is the courageous Mayor Sam Stevenson (Paul Naschy), the shrewd Marcello Antonelli (JL Vazquez), and the beautiful and reckless Alferez Allyson Love (Anne Karin).
Who directed Operation Mantis?
Operation Mantis was directed by Paul Naschy.
Who stars in Operation Mantis?
The principal cast of Operation Mantis includes Paul Naschy, Julia Saly, José «Saza» Sazatornil, Anna Karin, José Luis López Vázquez.
When was Operation Mantis released and how long is it?
Operation Mantis was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Operation Mantis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Operation Mantis was composed by Fernando García Morcillo.