The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park

Movie · Drama, Romance, Crime · 1h 50m · Rated 6.8/10 on TMDB · Released June 1, 1971

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.

Directed by Jerry Schatzberg

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

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