The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

  • R
  • 07/13/1971 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 50m

God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park

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.

Jerry Schatzberg

Director

Joan Didion

Screenplay

John Gregory Dunne

Screenplay

Cast

Al Pacino's headshot

Al Pacino

Bobby
Kitty Winn's headshot

Kitty Winn

Helen
Alan Vint's headshot

Alan Vint

Hotch
Richard Bright's headshot

Richard Bright

Hank
Kiel Martin's headshot

Kiel Martin

Chico
Michael McClanathan's headshot

Michael McClanathan

Sonny
Warren Finnerty's headshot

Warren Finnerty

Sammy
Marcia Jean Kurtz's headshot

Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcie

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