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Panic in the Streets is a 1950 thriller directed by Elia Kazan and set in New Orleans, Louisiana. The film utilized location shooting around the city and Port of New Orleans, featuring local actors in both speaking and non-speaking parts. Jack Palance made his cinematic debut in this medical-themed noir story.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1950 |
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What is the plot of Elia Kazan's Panic in the Streets?
The 1950 thriller centers on a public health officer and a police captain who have only 48 hours to track down a murderer infected with the pneumonic plague. They must find him before the deadly disease spreads throughout the city of New Orleans. It is a tense mix of medical disaster and film noir.
Where was Panic in the Streets filmed?
Director Elia Kazan insisted on extensive location shooting in New Orleans, Louisiana. The film utilized actual streets, docks, and the Port of New Orleans to give the noir thriller a realistic, documentary-like feel. It was among the first Hollywood films shot extensively on location.
Which famous actor made their film debut in Panic in the Streets?
Jack Palance made his cinematic debut in this 1950 thriller, playing the menacing gangster Blackie. His intense performance immediately established him as a formidable villain in Hollywood. He starred alongside Richard Widmark and Paul Douglas.
Did Panic in the Streets win any Academy Awards?
Yes, the film won the Academy Award for Best Story. The screenplay was praised for its tense, documentary-style approach to a medical disaster thriller. Edward Anhalt and his wife Edna Anhalt were responsible for writing the original story.
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