The Panic in Needle Park

“God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park”

6.8

1971

1h 50m

DramaRomanceCrime

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.

Key Crew

Director

Jerry Schatzberg

Producers

Dominick Dunne

Writers

Joan Didion

John Gregory Dunne

Cinematography

Adam Holender

Cast (26)

Al Pacino

Bobby

Kitty Winn

Helen

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