The Needle(1989)
Игла
Tsoi, drugs and Soviet rock.
The Needle Synopsis
Moro returns to Alma-Ata to collect money owed to him. While waiting out an unexpected delay, he visits his former girlfriend Dina and discovers she has become a morphine addict. He decides to help her kick the habit and to fight the local drug mafia responsible for her condition.
The Needle (1989) is a drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Rashid Nugmanov, released on February 13, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Viktor Tsoi, Marina Smirnova, Aleksandr Bashirov and Pyotr Mamonov. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- Rashid Nugmanov
- Writers:
- Aleksandr Baranov, Bakhyt Kilibayev
- Cinematographer:
- Murat Nugmanov
- Composer:
- Viktor Tsoi
- Production:
- Kazakhfilm
- Status:
- Released
The Needle Cast & Crew
Main cast
Viktor Tsoi
as Моro
Marina Smirnova
as Dina
Aleksandr Bashirov
as Spartak
Pyotr Mamonov
as Artur
Archimed Iskakov
as Archimed
Grigorij Jepshtejn
- Rustem Tashibaev
Rustem Tashibaev
- Gennadi Lyui
Gennadi Lyui
as Гесс - неформал
Key crew
Directed by Rashid Nugmanov, written by Aleksandr Baranov and Bakhyt Kilibayev.
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The Needle Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 91 ratings.
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The Needle – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Needle online?
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The Needle (1989) is available to stream on Klassiki, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Needle?
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The main cast of The Needle (1989) includes Viktor Tsoi, Marina Smirnova, Aleksandr Bashirov, Pyotr Mamonov and Archimed Iskakov. The film was directed by Rashid Nugmanov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Needle released?
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The Needle was released on February 13, 1989 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Needle worth watching?
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The Needle (1989) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 91 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.