The Panic in Needle Park
God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$1645000
Revenue
$0
Runtime
110 min
Release Date
1971-06-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
337
Vote Average
6.772
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
Nancy MacKay
Penny
Gil Rogers
Robins
Joe Santos
DiBono
Paul Sorvino
Samuels
Arnold Williams
Freddy
Vic Ramano
Santo
Bryant Fraser
Prep School Boy
Dora Weissman
Pawnshop Lady
Sully Boyar
Doctor
Florence Tarlow
Ward Nurse
Rutanya Alda
Admitting Nurse
Anthony Palmer
Hotel Clerk
Anthony Caso
Drug Addict (uncredited)
Jeffrey Walker
Prisoner #1 (uncredited)
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