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Panic in the Streets (1950)

Movie ★ 6.9 96 min

Thriller Crime

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.

Elia Kazan Director John Lee Mahin Writer Philip Yordan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 27, 1950
Runtime
96 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0042832

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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 Wilson Bourg Jr. Charlie - Sailor (uncredited) Beverly C. Brown Dr. Mackey - Board of Health (uncredited) Lewis Charles Lewis Charles Kochak - Murder Victim (uncredited) Herman Cottman Officer Scott - Police Lab (uncredited) John David Fruit Salesman (uncredited) William A. Dean Cortelyou (uncredited) Robert Dorsen Coast Guard Lieutenant (uncredited) George Ehmig Kleber - Medical Examiner Technician (uncredited) H. Waller Fowler Jr. Mayor Murray (uncredited) Paul Hostetler Lt. Paul Gafney M.D. - Public Health Service (uncredited) Elia Kazan Elia Kazan Cleaver - Mortuary Assistant (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

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 underway.
Who directed Panic in the Streets?
Panic in the Streets was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in Panic in the Streets?
Panic in the Streets stars Richard Widmark, Paul Douglas, Barbara Bel Geddes, Jack Palance.
When was Panic in the Streets released?
Panic in the Streets is a 1950 thriller, crime film.
Where can I watch Panic in the Streets?
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