The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

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The Panic in Needle Park on IMDb 7.1/10 13,478 votes

Released:
1971-06-01

Overview:
A stark portrayal of life among a group of heroin addicts who hang out in Needle Park in New York City. Played against this setting is a low-key love story between Bobby, a young addict and small-time hustler, and Helen, a homeless girl who finds in her relationship with Bobby the stability she craves.

Director:
Jerry Schatzberg

Runtime:
1h 50min

Genre:
Drama, Romance, Crime

  • Cast:
  • Al Pacino
    as
    Bobby
  • Kitty Winn
    as
    Helen
  • Alan Vint
    as
    Hotch
  • Richard Bright
    as
    Hank
  • Kiel Martin
    as
    Chico