Panic in the Streets: this noir by Elia Kazan has a very solid story, and the added urgency is great; the stakes are greater than they usually are, and that makes this an exciting and involving experience. The cast is in great shape: Richard Widmark interacts greatly with Paul Douglas, and Jack Palance oozes charming threat. Joe MacDonald’s economical camerawork is a thing of beauty: the complex staging and the rich use of the background allows many scenes to unfurl in a low number of shots. Alfred Newman’s jazzy score adds a lot to the ambiance.
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Panic in the Streets is still relevant today. How long will it be before a super-bug or deadly disease comes to America?
Great line: “Jack Palance oozes charming threat.” He gives the standout performance in the film.
I wrote a short essay (500 words) on Panic in the Streets called “Illegal Immigration and the Risk to Public Health.” If you would like to read it, I am open to any feedback: https://christopherjohnlindsay.wordpress.com/2017/05/21/panic-in-the-streets-1950/
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