The Panic in Needle Park(1971)
“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.
Director
Jerry Schatzberg
Studio
Dunne-Didion-Dunne
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Al Pacino
as Bobby
Kitty Winn
as Helen
Alan Vint
as Hotch
Richard Bright
as Hank
Kiel Martin
as Chico
Michael McClanathan
as Sonny
Warren Finnerty
as Sammy
Marcia Jean Kurtz
as Marcie
Raúl Juliá
as Marco
Angie Ortega
as Irene
Larry Marshall
as Mickey
Paul Mace
as Whitey
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Dunne-Didion-Dunne
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Where can I watch The Panic in Needle Park?▼
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What is The Panic in Needle Park about?▼
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.
Who directed The Panic in Needle Park?▼
The Panic in Needle Park was directed by Jerry Schatzberg and released in 1971. It is a drama, romance, crime film.
How long is The Panic in Needle Park?▼
The Panic in Needle Park has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in The Panic in Needle Park?▼
The cast of The Panic in Needle Park includes Al Pacino as Bobby, Kitty Winn as Helen, Alan Vint as Hotch, Richard Bright as Hank, Kiel Martin as Chico and more.
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