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The Panic in Needle Park

Not Rated
DramaRomance
6.8/10(322 ratings)

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.

06-01-1971
1h 50m
The Panic in Needle Park
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Main 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

Michael McClanathan

Michael McClanathan

Sonny

Warren Finnerty

Warren Finnerty

Sammy

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Jerry Schatzberg
Production:
Didion-Dunne, gadd productions corp., 20th Century Fox
Budget:
$1,645,000

Key Crew

Director:
Jerry Schatzberg
Screenplay:
Joan Didion
Screenplay:
John Gregory Dunne
Editor:
Evan A. Lottman
Director of Photography:
Adam Holender

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en