The Panic in Needle Park

IMDb 6.8 1971 • 110 min • DramaRomanceCrime

Director

Jerry Schatzberg

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Al Pacino
Al Pacino Bobby
Kitty Winn
Kitty Winn Helen
Alan Vint
Alan Vint Hotch
Richard Bright
Richard Bright Hank
Kiel Martin
Kiel Martin Chico