The Panic in Needle Park

1971·110'

Jerry Schatzberg

RomanceCrimeDrama

★ 6.8

Letterboxd TMDB #27554

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.

Cast

Al Pacino Bobby

Kitty Winn Helen

Alan Vint Hotch

Richard Bright Hank

Kiel Martin Chico

Michael McClanathan Sonny

Warren Finnerty Sammy

Marcia Jean Kurtz Marcie

Raúl Juliá Marco

Angie Ortega Irene

Larry Marshall Mickey

Paul Mace Whitey