The Deadly Mantis 66 years old
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
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.
Credits
The Deadly Mantis Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| William Hopper He was 42, 55 years old when he died | as Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson |
| Marvin Miller He was 43, 99 years old when he died | as Narrator (voice) |
| Michael Forest He was 28, now 95 years old | as Photographer (uncredited) |
| Bing Russell He was 30, 76 years old when he died | as State Trooper |
| Craig Stevens He was 38, 81 years old when he died | as Col. Joe Parkman |
| Pat Conway He was 26, 50 years old when he died | as Sgt. Pete Allen |
| Alix Talton She was 36, 71 years old when she died | as Marge Blaine |
| Donald Randolph He was 51, 87 years old when he died | as Gen. Mark Ford |
| Paul Smith | as Corporal |
| Florenz Ames He was 74, 78 years old when he died | as Prof. Anton Gunther |
| David McMahon He was 23, 8 years old when he died | as Capt. Frank Carver |
The Deadly Mantis Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Robert Clatworthy as Art Direction. He was 45 (80) years old when He died | Art |
| Clifford Stine as Visual Effects. He was 51 (80) years old when He died | Visual Effects |
| Alexander Golitzen as Art Direction. He was 49 (97) years old when He died | Art |
| Russell A. Gausman as Set Decoration. He was 64 (70) years old when He died | Art |
| Oliver Emert as Set Decoration. He was 54 (72) years old when He died | Art |
| William Lava as Original Music Composer. He was 46 (59) years old when He died | Sound |
| Nathan H. Juran as Director. He was 49 (95) years old when He died | Directing |
| Martin Berkeley as Screenplay. He was 52 (74) years old when He died | Writing |
| Ellis W. Carter as Director of Photography. He was 50 (57) years old when He died | Camera |
| William Alland as Producer. He was 41 (81) years old when He died | Production |
| William Alland as Story. He was 41 (81) years old when He died | Writing |
| Bud Westmore as Makeup Artist. He was 39 (55) years old when He died | Costume & Make-Up |
| Chester W. Schaeffer as Editor. He was 54 (89) years old when He died | Editing |
| Irving Gertz as Original Music Composer. He was 41 (93) years old when He died | Sound |
| Jay A. Morley, Jr. as Costume Design. | Costume & Make-Up |
The Deadly Mantis (66 years)
This Was the Day That Engulfed the World in Terror!
- Release day: Wednesday, May 01, 1957
- Runtime: 79 minutes