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).
Costume
Mr. Alfa's bold elegance vs. ski-slope murder couture.
Acting
Naschy playing hero, villain, and possibly three other people.
Director
Paul Naschy
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
Taida Urruzola
Guía
Analía Ivars
Manicura
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Paul Naschy directed, wrote, and starred—his standard move, but this spy parody was a rare departure from his werewolf franchise. The 1.7 TMDB rating suggests even fans were baffled.
Operation Mantis arrived as Eurospy films were gasping their last breath; its feminist keywords are deeply ironic given the camera's relentless leering at Allyson Love and every female corpse.
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