Operation Mantis
Seen it?1984 | 97 min | Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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).
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Naschy
- Paul NaschySam Stevenson
- Julia SalyJacqueline Genet / Mantis
- José «Saza» SazatornilMister Alfa
- Anna KarinAllyson Love
- José Luis López VázquezMarcello Antonelli
- Fedra LorenteMari Pepi
- Paloma CelaMarquesa de Andrade
- Yolanda FarrTécnico
- Antonio GameroPresentador
- Fernando BilbaoKong