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The Panic in Needle Park

The Panic in Needle Park (1971)★ 7.5/10

PG · US · 110 min · May 21, 1971

  • Drama

Directed by: Jerry Schatzberg

Written by: James Mills, Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne

In New York’s “Needle Park,” addict Bobby and homeless Helen fall into a fragile romance. As she becomes dependent too, both are drawn into a cycle of addiction and betrayal.

Directed by

Jerry Schatzberg

Written by

James MillsJoan DidionJohn Gregory Dunne

Cast & crew

Al PacinoBobbyKitty WinnHelenAlan VintHotchRichard BrightHankKiel MartinChicoMichael McClanathanSonnyWarren FinnertySammyMarcia Jean KurtzMarcieRaul JuliaMarcoAngie OrtegaIreneLarry MarshallMickeyPaul MaceWhiteyNancy MacKayPennyGil RogersRobinsJoe SantosDiBonoPaul SorvinoSamuelsArnold WilliamsFreddyVic RamanoSantoBryant FraserPrep School BoyDora WeissmanPawnshop LadySully BoyarDoctorFlorence TarlowWard NurseRutanya AldaAdmitting NurseAnthony PalmerHotel ClerkAnthony CasoDrug Addict (uncredited)Nat HorneMan on Street (uncredited)Beth O'ConnorWalk on (uncredited)Jeffrey WalkerPrisoner #1 (uncredited)