like a streetcar name desire ( also direct by gadg both on stage and screen ) panic in the street depict a new orleans in which it major claim to fame the birthplace of jazz doesn not even rate a mention . it be richard widmark seventh film and arguably go a long way to establish him a the fine actor he really be rather than merely a psychotic killer . gadg himself appear in an uncredited small role a a morgue attendant but the film be rich in talent begin with jack palance ( still be bill a walter jack palance ) a the local mr big follow side kick zero mostel and barbara bel geddes and emile meyer and tommy rettig plus the rock solid ever reliable paul douglas a the cop who come round to doc widmark point of view . it a very rewarding movie more so for be little see . catch it if you can .