Panic in the Streets

Panic in the Streets

6.9 | 1950-07-27 | 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.

Featured Crew

Daniel Fuchs Adaptation
Edna Anhalt Story
Elia Kazan Director
Edward Anhalt Story
Richard Murphy Screenplay
Alfred Newman Original Music Composer
Joseph MacDonald Director of Photography
Sol C. Siegel Producer
Harmon Jones Editor
Travilla Costume Design

Cast

Richard Widmark
Richard Widmark
Lt. Cmdr. Clinton 'Clint' Reed M.D.
Paul Douglas
Paul Douglas
Capt. Tom Warren
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.
Wilson Bourg Jr.
Charlie - Sailor (uncredited)
Beverly C. Brown
Beverly C. Brown
Dr. Mackey - Board of Health (uncredited)
Lewis Charles
Lewis Charles
Kochak - Murder Victim (uncredited)

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