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Panic in the Streets

Panic in the Streets

Panic in the Streets
1950 1h 36m6.9

Panic in the Streets

“THE SCREEN'S GREATEST EXCITEMENT OF THE YEAR!”

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A medical examiner discovers that an innocent shooting victim in a robbery died of bubonic plague. With only 48 hours to find the killer, who is now a ticking time bomb threatening the entire city, a grisly manhunt through the seamy underworld of the New Orleans Waterfront is underway.

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DirectorElia Kazan
ScreenplayRichard Murphy, John Lee Mahin, Philip Yordan
StatusReleased
ReleasedJuly 27, 1950
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 36m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.2 / 10
Votes164
GenresThriller, Crime
Studio20th Century Fox

Photos17

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Cast

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Lt. Cmdr. Clinton 'Clint' Reed M.D.

Paul Douglas

Paul Douglas

Capt. Tom Warren

Barbara Bel Geddes

Barbara Bel Geddes

Nancy Reed

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

Blackie

Zero Mostel

Zero Mostel

Raymond Fitch

Dan Riss

Dan Riss

Neff - Newspaper Reporter

Tommy Cook

Tommy Cook

Vince Poldi - Younger Brother

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Wilson Bourg Jr.

Charlie - Sailor (uncredited)

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Beverly C. Brown

Dr. Mackey - Board of Health (uncredited)

Lewis Charles

Lewis Charles

Kochak - Murder Victim (uncredited)

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Herman Cottman

Officer Scott - Police Lab (uncredited)

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John David

Fruit Salesman (uncredited)

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William A. Dean

Cortelyou (uncredited)

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Robert Dorsen

Coast Guard Lieutenant (uncredited)

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George Ehmig

Kleber - Medical Examiner Technician (uncredited)

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H. Waller Fowler Jr.

Mayor Murray (uncredited)

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Paul Hostetler

Lt. Paul Gafney M.D. - Public Health Service (uncredited)

Elia Kazan

Elia Kazan

Cleaver - Mortuary Assistant (uncredited)

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Edward Kennedy

Jordan (uncredited)

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Mary Liswood

Angie Fitch - Raymond's Wife (uncredited)

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Henry Mamet

Anson (uncredited)

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Tiger Joe Marsh

Bosun on Nile Queen (uncredited)

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Ruth Moore Mathews

Mrs. Dubin (uncredited)

Emile Meyer

Emile Meyer

Capt. Beauclyde - Master of Nile Queen (uncredited)

Alex Minotis

Alex Minotis

John Mefaris - Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

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Rex Moad

Wynant (uncredited)

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Ray Müller

Dubin (uncredited)

Lenka Peterson

Lenka Peterson

Jeanette - Charlie's Girlfriend (uncredited)

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Waldo Pitkin

Ben (uncredited)

Tommy Rettig

Tommy Rettig

Tommy Reed (uncredited)

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Stanley J. Reyes

Redfield (uncredited)

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John Schilleci

Lee (uncredited)

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Al Theriot

Al (uncredited)

Guy Thomajan

Guy Thomajan

Poldi - Blackie's Flunky (uncredited)

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Arthur Tong

Lascar Boy on Nile Queen (uncredited)

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H.T. Tsiang

Cook on Nile Queen (uncredited)

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Irvine Vidacovich

Johnston (uncredited)

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Juan Villasana

Hotel Proprietor (uncredited)

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Pat Walshe

Pat - Newspaper Peddler (uncredited)

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Val Winter

Commissioner Dan Quinn (uncredited)

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Leo Zinser

Sgt. Phelps (uncredited)

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Aline Stevens

Rita Mefaris (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Panic in the Streets

Where can I watch Panic in the Streets?

Panic in the Streets (1950) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Panic in the Streets about?

A medical examiner discovers that an innocent shooting victim in a robbery died of bubonic plague. With only 48 hours to find the killer, who is now a ticking time bomb threatening the entire city, a grisly manhunt through the seamy underworld of the New Orleans Waterfront is...

Who directed Panic in the Streets?

Panic in the Streets (1950) was directed by Elia Kazan. The film is a Thriller, Crime production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 6.9/10.

How long is Panic in the Streets?

Panic in the Streets runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.9/10 from 164 votes. Genre: Thriller, Crime.

Is Panic in the Streets worth watching?

Panic in the Streets is rated 6.9/10 by 164 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Thriller and Crime fans.