The Panic in Needle Park
The Panic in Needle Park

Movie·1971·1h 50m

The Panic in Needle Park

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

Directed By

Jerry Schatzberg

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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.

Written By

Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne

Producer

Dominick Dunne

Cinematography

Adam Holender

Editor

Evan A. Lottman

Themes

heroindrug addictionlovebetrayalmanhattan, new york cityheroin addictiondeath of petneedle

Production House

Dunne-Didion-Dunne

Audience Score

68%

370 votes

Skip10%
Timepass25%
Go for it38%
Perfection27%

Where to watch

Region: CZ

Stream

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// cast

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

Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcie

Raúl Juliá

Raúl Juliá

Marco

Angie Ortega

Irene

Larry Marshall

Larry Marshall

Mickey

Paul Mace

Paul Mace

Whitey

Nancy MacKay

Penny

Gil Rogers

Gil Rogers

Robins

Joe Santos

Joe Santos

DiBono

Paul Sorvino

Paul Sorvino

Samuels

Arnold Williams

Freddy

Vic Ramano

Santo

// crew

Crew

Jerry Schatzberg

Jerry Schatzberg

Director

Joan Didion

Joan Didion

Screenplay

Dominick Dunne

Dominick Dunne

Producer

Evan A. Lottman

Editor

John Gregory Dunne

Screenplay

Adam Holender

Adam Holender

Director of Photography

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