Operation Mantis
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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
Known for
The Valdemar Legacy
The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman
Julia Saly
Jacqueline Genet / Mantis
Known for
Night of the Seagulls
José «Saza» Sazatornil
Mister Alfa
Known for
The National Shotgun
The Beehive
Anna Karin
Allyson Love
Also in
Body of Influence
The Fear
José Luis López Vázquez
Marcello Antonelli
Known for
The Telephone Box
Placido
Fedra Lorente
Mari Pepi
Also in
Manolito Four Eyes
El sexólogo
Paloma Cela
Marquesa de Andrade
Known for
Torrente 2: Mission in Marbella
Tepepa
Yolanda Farr
Técnico
Known for
Memories of Underdevelopment
Antonio Gamero
Presentador
Known for
¡Sufre, mamón!
The Tobacconist of Vallecas
Fernando Bilbao
Kong
Known for
Blackie the Pirate
The Big Gundown
Taida Urruzola
Guía
Also in
The Secret Garden
Skin Deep
Adolfo Thous
Portero
Known for
The Valdez Horses
Paul Naschy Director · Joaquín Oristrell Writer
First release January 1, 1984 · Produced in Japan, Spain · Production Acónito Films
Production
Amachi Films
Production
Acónito Films
Production
Japan · Spain
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Original title
Operación Mantis
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Spain · January 1, 1984
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No release date listed for United States.
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