DramaRomanceCrime
THE PANIC IN NEEDLE PARK
"God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park"
19711h 50m6.8 TMDb
Directed by Jerry Schatzberg
Spoiler-Free
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
Movie Vibe
Suspense6.8
Emotion9
Complexity7.2
Humor5
Realism7.8
Action5
Darkness5.7
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
- ✓fans of moral complexity and intrigue
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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