Panic in the Streets
“THE SCREEN'S GREATEST EXCITEMENT OF THE YEAR!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Panic in the Streets | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOXOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-03
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Richard Widmark
Lt. Cmdr. Clinton 'Clint' Reed M.D.
Paul Douglas
Capt. Tom Warren
Barbara Bel Geddes
Nancy Reed
Jack Palance
Blackie
Zero Mostel
Raymond Fitch
Dan Riss
Neff - Newspaper Reporter
Tommy Cook
Vince Poldi - Younger Brother
Wilson Bourg Jr.
Charlie - Sailor (uncredited)
Beverly C. Brown
Dr. Mackey - Board of Health (uncredited)
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
Cleaver - Mortuary Assistant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Boston, Massachusetts
Festival / Special Debut
August 4, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Murphy
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Panic in the Streets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Greek, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elia Kazan
Richard Murphy, Edna Anhalt, Daniel Fuchs, Edward Anhalt, John Lee Mahin, Philip Yordan
Alfred Newman
Joseph MacDonald
Harmon Jones
Sol C. Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Murphy
Screenplay
Elia Kazan
Director
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Sol C. Siegel
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Harmon Jones
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
John Lee Mahin
Writer
Philip Yordan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Panic in the Streets.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Panic in the Streets.
Infection & Undead
Pandemic
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
ALLL MOVIESSS
Movies - Live Action
WishList++
list0
Similar Titles to Panic in the Streets
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
8.7
7.0
6.5
7.2
6.7
10.0
5.8
6.9
7.5
6.4
6.7
6.6
6.5
3.9
5.5
More Like Panic in the Streets
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Panic in the Streets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Panic in the Streets includes Richard Widmark, Paul Douglas, Barbara Bel Geddes, Jack Palance, Zero Mostel.
When was Panic in the Streets released and how long is it?
Panic in the Streets was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Panic in the Streets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Panic in the Streets was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Panic in the Streets?
Panic in the Streets holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).