What is the duration of The Deadly Mantis?

The duration of The Deadly Mantis is 79 mins.

What is the original language of The Deadly Mantis?

The original language of The Deadly Mantis is English.

Who directed The Deadly Mantis?

The Deadly Mantis was directed by David McMahon, Nathan Juran.

Which studio made The Deadly Mantis?

The Deadly Mantis was produced by Universal International Pictures.

The Deadly Mantis 1957

Q: Does The Deadly Mantis have end credit scenes?

The Deadly Mantis does not have end credit scenes.

Horror

Runtime

79 mins

Language

English

After centuries frozen in Arctic ice, a gigantic prehistoric praying mantis is freed and immediately stalks the U.S. military outposts of the Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line. The relentless creature then moves south, devouring everything in its path and spreading panic.

Universal International Pictures

Studio

David McMahon

Director

Nathan Juran

Director

Does The Deadly Mantis have end credit scenes?

No!

The Deadly Mantis does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Sumner Williams

C-47 Pilot (uncredited)

Craig Stevens

Col. Joe Parkman

Phil Harvey

Lou

William Hopper

Dr. Nedrick 'Ned' Jackson

Paul Campbell

Lt. Fred Pizar

Michael Forest

Photographer (uncredited)

Bing Russell

State Trooper

Paul Smith

Corporal

Marvin Miller

Narrator (voice)

Donald Randolph

Gen. Mark Ford

Alix Talton

Marge Blaine

Florenz Ames

Prof. Anton Gunther

Pat Conway

Sgt. Pete Allen

Helen Jay

Mrs. Farley

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DW 10

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1939

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1950

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1950

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1950

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The Deadly Mantis Themes and Keywords

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