Operation Mantis (1984)
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).
Cast
- Paul Naschy - Sam Stevenson
- Julia Saly - Jacqueline Genet / Mantis
- José «Saza» Sazatornil - Mister Alfa
- Anna Karin - Allyson Love
- José Luis López Vázquez - Marcello Antonelli
- Fedra Lorente - Mari Pepi
- Paloma Cela - Marquesa de Andrade
- Yolanda Farr - Técnico
- Antonio Gamero - Presentador
- Fernando Bilbao - Kong
Screenplay
Themes
Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof, Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun
Keywords
spy, feminism, parody, intelligence agency, spoof, terrorism, criminal organization
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Operation Mantis 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 directed Operation Mantis?
- Operation Mantis was directed by Paul Naschy.
- Who stars in Operation Mantis?
- Operation Mantis stars Paul Naschy, Julia Saly, José «Saza» Sazatornil, Anna Karin, José Luis López Vázquez, Fedra Lorente.
- How long is Operation Mantis?
- Operation Mantis has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Operation Mantis?
- Operation Mantis is a Comedy film.
- Where was Operation Mantis produced?
- Operation Mantis was produced in Japan, Spain.
- What are the themes of Operation Mantis?
- The themes of Operation Mantis include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof, Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun.