Panic in the Streets
1950, English. Directed by Elia Kazan.
THE SCREEN'S GREATEST EXCITEMENT OF THE YEAR!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 173 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Panic in the Streets
Panic in the Streets isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Elia KazanDirector
- Richard WidmarkLt. Cmdr. Clinton 'Clint' Reed M.D.
- Paul DouglasCapt. Tom Warren
- Barbara Bel GeddesNancy Reed
- Jack PalanceBlackie
- Zero MostelRaymond Fitch
- Dan RissNeff - Newspaper Reporter
- Tommy CookVince Poldi - Younger Brother
- Wilson Bourg Jr.Charlie - Sailor (uncredited)
- Beverly C. BrownDr. Mackey - Board of Health (uncredited)
- Lewis CharlesKochak - Murder Victim (uncredited)
- Herman CottmanOfficer Scott - Police Lab (uncredited)
- John DavidFruit Salesman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 July 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edna Anhalt, Edward Anhalt, Richard Murphy
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Panic in the Streets: quick answers
Is Panic in the Streets worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 173 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Panic in the Streets?
Panic in the Streets runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Panic in the Streets have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Panic in the Streets. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Panic in the Streets parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Panic in the Streets is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Panic in the Streets on?
Panic in the Streets isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Panic in the Streets?
If you liked Panic in the Streets, try A Murder of Crows, The Glass Key, Cause for Alarm!.
Who directed Panic in the Streets?
Panic in the Streets (1950) was directed by Elia Kazan and stars Richard Widmark, Paul Douglas, Barbara Bel Geddes.