The Panic in Needle Park

Synopsis

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.

Directed by

Jerry Schatzberg

Written by

Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne, James Mills

Cast

Al Pacino

Bobby

Kitty Winn

Helen

Alan Vint

Hotch

Richard Bright

Hank

Kiel Martin

Chico

Michael McClanathan

Sonny

Warren Finnerty

Sammy

Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcie

Raúl Juliá

Marco

AN

Angie Ortega

Irene

Larry Marshall

Mickey

Paul Mace

Whitey

NA

Nancy MacKay

Penny

Gil Rogers

Robins

Joe Santos

DiBono

Paul Sorvino

Samuels

Details

Released

June 1, 1971

Runtime

1h 50m

Status

Released

Language

EN

Country

United States of America

Budget

$1,645,000

Box office

$2,197,000

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