M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994): Cast
M.A.N.T.I.S. is a 1994 crime sci-fi film directed by Eric Laneuville, starring Philip Baker Hall as 'Smitty', Sam Raimi and Steve James. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Eric Laneuville
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Network
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is M.A.N.T.I.S. About?
The premise of M.A.N.T.I.S. without spoilers.
An ingenious scientist who uses a wheelchair creates a high‑tech exo‑skeleton called the Mechanically Augmented Neuro Transmitter Interception System (M.A.N.T.I.S.). The device transforms him into a masked hero, granting extraordinary strength and mobility so he can combat the rampant crime threatening his city.
M.A.N.T.I.S. Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- superhero action
- superhero sci fi
- hypnotized woman
- drive by shooting
- female journalist
- laboratory
- 1990s
- gang
- bazooka
- exploding car
- helicopter
- reporter
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- protest
- attempted murder
- explosion
- riot
- ghetto
- slow motion scene
- press conference
- hypnotism
- police chief
- reference to the lone ranger
- female reporter
- journalist
- superhero
- scientist
- paraplegic
- exoskeleton
- african american
- entire title is capitalized acronym
- remake
M.A.N.T.I.S. Cast & Characters
Philip Baker Hall leads the cast as 'Smitty', with Sam Raimi as Ray (uncredited) and Steve James as Antoine Pike. Directed by Eric Laneuville; 43 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eric Laneuville
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Philip Baker Hall as 'Smitty' -
Sam Raimi as Ray (uncredited) -
Steve James as Antoine Pike -
Carl Lumbly as Dr. Miles Hawkins
Also Starring in M.A.N.T.I.S.
· 39 more- Obba Babatundé Cornell
- Richard T. Jones Gangbanger #2 (as Richard Jones)
- Gina Torres Dr. Amy Ellis
- Gene LeBell Rioter (uncredited)
- Alan Fudge Captain
- Francis X. McCarthy Chief Stark
- Mark Phelan Stark's Handler
- Grant Heslov TV Crew
- David Fresco Motorist
- Marcia Cross Lila McEwan
- Jeremiah Birkett Kid MG
- Wendy Raquel Robinson Hawkins' Assistant
- Charles Hoyes Policeman Guard
- Luis Antonio Ramos TV Cameraman (as Louis Ramos)
- Vicellous Shannon Ski (as Vicellous Reon Shannon)
- Edwina Moore Jay's Mom
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- Bobby Hosea Yuri Barnes
- Richard Zobel Homeless Man
- Tierre Turner Rashaan
- Craig Hosking Pilot
- Christopher M. Brown Hawkins' Assistant
- Lucy Lin Newswoman
- Yvonne Farrow Magda
- Billy Kane DeCarlos
- Dex Elliott Sanders L.T.
- Kimble Jemison Curtis
- Martin Davis Todd
- Ousaun Elam Gangbanger #1 (as Ossaun Elam)
- Robair Sims Thug
- Theo Forsett Jay
- Jermaine Shoulders 10K Member
- Larron Tate Day Day
- Jerry Black Mayor Beane
- Dane Winters Interviewer
- Nelson Parks Office Worker
- Martin Cassidy Dispatcher
- Steve Hom Cop in Alley
- Mark Avery Basketball Guard
- Gene Arrington Reggie
More from Eric Laneuville
More films directed by Eric Laneuville: The Client List, L.A. Confidential, Critical Assembly and Trapped in a Purple Haze.
M.A.N.T.I.S. Also Known As
Also known as “M.A.N.T.I.S.: Ο Ηλεκτρονικός Εκδικητής”.
- Also known as
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- M.A.N.T.I.S.: Ο Ηλεκτρονικός Εκδικητής
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M.A.N.T.I.S. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of M.A.N.T.I.S., each answered in a sentence.
How long is M.A.N.T.I.S.?
M.A.N.T.I.S. runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was M.A.N.T.I.S. released?
M.A.N.T.I.S. was released on January 24, 1994.
Who directed M.A.N.T.I.S.?
M.A.N.T.I.S. was directed by Eric Laneuville.
More films by Eric Laneuville Who is in the cast of M.A.N.T.I.S.?
M.A.N.T.I.S. stars Philip Baker Hall as 'Smitty', Sam Raimi as Ray (uncredited) and Steve James as Antoine Pike, among 43 credited actors.
Does M.A.N.T.I.S. have a post-credit scene?
No. M.A.N.T.I.S. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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