Poster of Panic in the Streets

Panic in the Streets

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, July 27 1950
74 years ago
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Portrait of Richard WidmarkRichard Widmark
Richard Widmark was
35 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Lt. Cmdr. Clinton 'Clint' Reed M.D.'.
Sat, Dec 26 1914 –
Mon, Mar 24 2008
Portrait of Paul DouglasPaul Douglas
Paul Douglas was
43 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Capt. Tom Warren'.
Thu, Apr 11 1907 –
Fri, Sep 11 1959
Portrait of Barbara Bel GeddesBarbara Bel Geddes
Barbara Bel Geddes was
27 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Nancy Reed'.
Tue, Oct 31 1922 –
Mon, Aug 08 2005
Portrait of Jack PalanceJack Palance
Jack Palance was
31 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Blackie'.
Mon, Feb 17 1919 –
Fri, Nov 10 2006
Portrait of Zero MostelZero Mostel
Zero Mostel was
35 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Raymond Fitch'.
Sun, Feb 28 1915 –
Mon, Aug 08 1977
Portrait of Dan RissDan Riss
Dan Riss was
40 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Neff - Newspaper Reporter'.
Tue, Mar 22 1910 –
Fri, Aug 28 1970
Portrait of Tommy CookTommy Cook
Tommy Cook was
20 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Vince Poldi - Younger Brother'.
Sat, Jul 05 1930
Portrait of Wilson Bourg Jr.Wilson Bourg Jr.
Wilson Bourg Jr. was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Charlie - Sailor (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Beverly C. BrownBeverly C. Brown
Beverly C. Brown was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Dr. Mackey - Board of Health (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lewis CharlesLewis Charles
Lewis Charles was
29 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Kochak - Murder Victim (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 02 1920 –
Fri, Nov 09 1979
Portrait of Herman CottmanHerman Cottman
Herman Cottman was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Officer Scott - Police Lab (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DavidJohn David
John David was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Fruit Salesman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William A. DeanWilliam A. Dean
William A. Dean was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Cortelyou (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert DorsenRobert Dorsen
Robert Dorsen was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Coast Guard Lieutenant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George EhmigGeorge Ehmig
George Ehmig was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Kleber - Medical Examiner Technician (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of H. Waller Fowler Jr.H. Waller Fowler Jr.
H. Waller Fowler Jr. was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Mayor Murray (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul HostetlerPaul Hostetler
Paul Hostetler was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Lt. Paul Gafney M.D. - Public Health Service (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elia KazanElia Kazan
Elia Kazan was
40 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Cleaver - Mortuary Assistant (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 07 1909 –
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Portrait of Edward KennedyEdward Kennedy
Edward Kennedy was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Jordan (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary LiswoodMary Liswood
Mary Liswood was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Angie Fitch - Raymond's Wife (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry MametHenry Mamet
Henry Mamet was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Anson (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tiger Joe MarshTiger Joe Marsh
Tiger Joe Marsh was
38 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Bosun on Nile Queen (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 25 1911 –
Tue, May 09 1989
Portrait of Ruth Moore MathewsRuth Moore Mathews
Ruth Moore Mathews was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Mrs. Dubin (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Emile MeyerEmile Meyer
Emile Meyer was
39 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Capt. Beauclyde - Master of Nile Queen (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 18 1910 –
Thu, Mar 19 1987
Portrait of Alex MinotisAlex Minotis
Alex Minotis was
49 in Panic in the Streets
as 'John Mefaris - Restaurant Owner (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 08 1900 –
Sun, Nov 11 1990
Portrait of Rex MoadRex Moad
Rex Moad was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Wynant (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ray MüllerRay Müller
Ray Müller was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Dubin (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lenka PetersonLenka Peterson
Lenka Peterson was
24 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Jeanette - Charlie's Girlfriend (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 16 1925
Portrait of Waldo PitkinWaldo Pitkin
Waldo Pitkin was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Ben (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tommy RettigTommy Rettig
Tommy Rettig was
8 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Tommy Reed (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 10 1941 –
Thu, Feb 15 1996
Portrait of Stanley J. ReyesStanley J. Reyes
Stanley J. Reyes was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Redfield (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John SchilleciJohn Schilleci
John Schilleci was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Lee (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Aline StevensAline Stevens
Aline Stevens was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Mrs. Rita Mefaris (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al TheriotAl Theriot
Al Theriot was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Al (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Guy ThomajanGuy Thomajan
Guy Thomajan was
31 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Poldi - Blackie's Flunky (uncredited)'.
Tue, Apr 22 1919 –
Tue, Jun 28 2005
Portrait of Arthur TongArthur Tong
Arthur Tong was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Lascar Boy on Nile Queen (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of H.T. TsiangH.T. Tsiang
H.T. Tsiang was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Cook on Nile Queen (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday –
Fri, Jul 16 1971
Portrait of Irvine VidacovichIrvine Vidacovich
Irvine Vidacovich was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Johnston (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Juan VillasanaJuan Villasana
Juan Villasana was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Hotel Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pat WalshePat Walshe
Pat Walshe was
50 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Pat - Newspaper Peddler (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 26 1900 –
Wed, Dec 11 1991
Portrait of Val WinterVal Winter
Val Winter was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Commissioner Dan Quinn (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leo ZinserLeo Zinser
Leo Zinser was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Sgt. Phelps (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Elia KazanElia Kazan
Elia Kazan was
40 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Director'
Tue, Sep 07 1909 –
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Portrait of Joseph MacDonaldJoseph MacDonald
Joseph MacDonald was
43 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Dec 15 1906 –
Sun, May 26 1968
Portrait of F.E. 'Johnny' JohnstonF.E. 'Johnny' Johnston
F.E. 'Johnny' Johnston was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John Lee MahinJohn Lee Mahin
John Lee Mahin was
47 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Writer'
Sat, Aug 23 1902 –
Wed, Apr 18 1984
Portrait of Philip YordanPhilip Yordan
Philip Yordan was
36 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Writer'
Wed, Apr 01 1914 –
Mon, Mar 24 2003
Portrait of Richard MurphyRichard Murphy
Richard Murphy was
38 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Screenplay'
Wed, May 08 1912 –
Wed, May 19 1993
Portrait of Sol C. SiegelSol C. Siegel
Sol C. Siegel was
47 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Producer'
Mon, Mar 30 1903 –
Wed, Dec 29 1982
Portrait of Harmon JonesHarmon Jones
Harmon Jones was
39 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Editor'
Sat, Jun 03 1911 –
Mon, Jul 10 1972
Portrait of Lyman HallowellLyman Hallowell
Lyman Hallowell was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Editorial Staff'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alfred NewmanAlfred Newman
Alfred Newman was
49 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Original Music Composer, Conductor'
Sun, Mar 17 1901 –
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Portrait of Ben NyeBen Nye
Ben Nye was
43 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sat, Jan 12 1907 –
Sun, Feb 09 1986
Portrait of TravillaTravilla
Travilla was
30 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Costume Design'
Mon, Mar 22 1920 –
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Portrait of Edward AnhaltEdward Anhalt
Edward Anhalt was
36 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Story'
Sat, Mar 28 1914 –
Sun, Sep 03 2000
Portrait of Daniel FuchsDaniel Fuchs
Daniel Fuchs was
41 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Adaptation'
Fri, Jun 25 1909 –
Mon, Jul 26 1993
Portrait of Charles LeMaireCharles LeMaire
Charles LeMaire was
53 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Wardrobe Designer, Wardrobe Coordinator'
Thu, Apr 22 1897 –
Sat, Jun 08 1985
Portrait of Roger Heman Sr.Roger Heman Sr.
Roger Heman Sr. was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Sound'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Benny CarterBenny Carter
Benny Carter was
42 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Orchestrator'
Thu, Aug 08 1907 –
Sat, Jul 12 2003
Portrait of Jack N. YoungJack N. Young
Jack N. Young was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lyle R. WheelerLyle R. Wheeler
Lyle R. Wheeler was
45 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Art Direction'
Sun, Feb 12 1905 –
Wed, Jan 10 1990
Portrait of Thomas LittleThomas Little
Thomas Little was
63 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Set Decoration'
Sat, Aug 28 1886 –
Tue, Mar 05 1985
Portrait of Herbert W. SpencerHerbert W. Spencer
Herbert W. Spencer was
45 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Orchestrator'
Fri, Apr 07 1905 –
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Portrait of Fred J. RodeFred J. Rode
Fred J. Rode was
54 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Set Decoration'
Tue, May 19 1896
Portrait of Fred SersenFred Sersen
Fred Sersen was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Visual Effects'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Red NicholsRed Nichols
Red Nichols was
45 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Orchestrator'
Mon, May 08 1905 –
Mon, Jun 28 1965
Portrait of Sam BensonSam Benson
Sam Benson was
64 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Wardrobe Master'
Fri, Jan 01 1886 –
Thu, Jun 13 1957
Portrait of Maurice RansfordMaurice Ransford
Maurice Ransford was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Art Direction'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Michael AudleyMichael Audley
Michael Audley was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Dialogue Coach'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph C. BehmJoseph C. Behm
Joseph C. Behm was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward B. PowellEdward B. Powell
Edward B. Powell was
40 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Orchestrator'
Sun, Dec 05 1909 –
Tue, Feb 28 1984
Portrait of Edna AnhaltEdna Anhalt
Edna Anhalt was
36 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Story'
Fri, Apr 10 1914 –
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Portrait of Bernard MayersBernard Mayers
Bernard Mayers was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Orchestrator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of W.D. FlickW.D. Flick
W.D. Flick was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Sound'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stanley K. ScheuerStanley K. Scheuer
Stanley K. Scheuer was
50 in Panic in the Streets
as 'Script Supervisor'
Mon, Feb 26 1900 –
Sun, Dec 11 1983
Portrait of Ernie FeliceErnie Felice
Ernie Felice was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Orchestrator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Til GabaniTil Gabani
Til Gabani was
>> in Panic in the Streets
as 'Camera Operator'
Unknown Birthday