Operation Mantis (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 1.5
Released in 1984, Operation Mantis is a comedy film directed by Paul Naschy, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. 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).
Who’s in it. Operation Mantis stars Paul Naschy as Sam Stevenson, Julia Saly as Jacqueline Genet / Mantis, José «Saza» Sazatornil as Mister Alfa and Anna Karin as Allyson Love, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.5/10, Operation Mantis has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Mantis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Operation Mantis tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Operation Mantis (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Mantis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Operation Mantis worth watching?
- Operation Mantis holds an audience score of 1.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Operation Mantis?
- Operation Mantis stars Paul Naschy, Julia Saly, José «Saza» Sazatornil, Anna Karin and José Luis López Vázquez.
- When was Operation Mantis released?
- Operation Mantis was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.