The Panic in Needle Park(1971)
God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park
The Panic in Needle Park Synopsis
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.
The Panic in Needle Park (1971) is a drama, romance and crime film directed by Jerry Schatzberg, released on June 1, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint and Richard Bright. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 379 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Writers:
- Joan Didion, James Mills, John Gregory Dunne
- Producers:
- Dominick Dunne
- Cinematographer:
- Adam Holender
- Composer:
- Katherine Wenning
- Production:
- Dunne-Didion-Dunne
- Budget:
- $1,645,000
- Revenue:
- $2,197,000
- Status:
- Released
The Panic in Needle Park (1971) Trailer
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The Panic in Needle Park Cast & Crew
Main 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
Angie Ortega
as Irene
Larry Marshall
as Mickey
Paul Mace
as Whitey
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, written by Joan Didion, James Mills and John Gregory Dunne, produced by Dominick Dunne.
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The Panic in Needle Park Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 379 ratings.
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The Panic in Needle Park – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Panic in Needle Park online?
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The Panic in Needle Park (1971) is available to stream on Lepsi TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Panic in Needle Park?
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The main cast of The Panic in Needle Park (1971) includes Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright and Kiel Martin. The film was directed by Jerry Schatzberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Panic in Needle Park released?
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The Panic in Needle Park was released on June 1, 1971 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Panic in Needle Park worth watching?
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The Panic in Needle Park (1971) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 379 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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