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The Panic in Needle Park

R19711h 50mJerry Schatzberg
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 79% · Metacritic 74

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

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.

DramaRomanceCrime
HeroinDrug AddictionLoveBetrayalManhattan, New York CityHeroin AddictionDeath Of PetNeedle

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Panic in Needle Park (1971) about?

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.

Who stars in The Panic in Needle Park?

The Panic in Needle Park stars Al Pacino (Bobby), Kitty Winn (Helen), Alan Vint (Hotch), Richard Bright (Hank), Kiel Martin (Chico). The film was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.

How long is The Panic in Needle Park?

The Panic in Needle Park has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated R.

Is The Panic in Needle Park worth watching?

The Panic in Needle Park holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 79. Fans of Drama, Romance, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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