The Deadly Mantis
“This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!”
Synopsis
When a melting iceberg releases a prehistoric giant praying mantis, a palaeontologist works alongside the military to kill it after it attacks scientific outposts on its way to Washington and New York.
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The Deadly Mantis ≣ 1957 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-16
Top Cast
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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
Phil Harvey
Lou
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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Berkeley
- Original Score
- Irving Gertz, William Lava
- Original Title
- The Deadly Mantis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Juran
Martin Berkeley, William Alland
Irving Gertz, William Lava
Ellis W. Carter
Chester W. Schaeffer
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Nathan Juran
Director
William Alland
Producer
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
Martin Berkeley
Screenplay
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Mantis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Deadly Mantis about?
When a melting iceberg releases a prehistoric giant praying mantis, a palaeontologist works alongside the military to kill it after it attacks scientific outposts on its way to Washington and New York.
Who directed The Deadly Mantis?
The Deadly Mantis was directed by Nathan Juran.
Who stars in The Deadly Mantis?
The principal cast of The Deadly Mantis includes Craig Stevens, William Hopper, Alix Talton, Donald Randolph, Florenz Ames.
When was The Deadly Mantis released and how long is it?
The Deadly Mantis was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deadly Mantis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deadly Mantis was composed by Irving Gertz, William Lava.