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Panic in the Streets

After Dr. Clint Reed is called in to supervise an autopsy of a unknown man, he discovers that the John Doe died of pneumonic plague. Revealing his discovery to the mayor and city officials, Reed is informed that he has 48 hours before the public will be told about a potential outbreak.

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Cast & Crew See All

Richard Widmark
Lt. Cmdr. Clinton Reed
Paul Douglas
Capt. Tom Warren
Barbara Bel Geddes
Nancy Reed

Awards

  • 1951 - Oscar - Best Writing, Motion Picture Story - winner
  • 1951 - WGA Award (Screen) - The Robert Meltzer Award (Screenplay Dealing Most Ably with Problems of the American Scene) - nominated
  • 1950 - International Award - - winner
  • 1950 - Golden Lion - - nominated

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