The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

Movie"God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park"
Audience Score
68
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R 1 hr 50 minJul 30th, 1971Romance, Drama
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.
StarringAl PacinoKitty WinnAlan Vint
DirectorJerry Schatzberg

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 30th, 1971 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 24th, 2007 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,645,000
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Didion-Dunne, gadd productions corp., 20th Century Fox
Movie Tags:
lovedrug addictionbetrayalneedledeath of pet