The Panic in Needle Park

The Panic in Needle Park

1971
1h 50m
6.8

6.8/10

366 votes • View on IMDb

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

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $1,645,000

Revenue: $2,197,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Dunne-Didion-Dunne
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date June 1, 1971
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0067549

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
Angie Ortega

Irene

Larry Marshall
Larry Marshall

Mickey

Paul Mace
Paul Mace

Whitey

Key Crew

Jerry Schatzberg
Director
Joan Didion
Screenplay
Dominick Dunne
Producer
John Gregory Dunne
Screenplay