The Panic in Needle Park
The Panic in Needle Park

The Panic in Needle Park

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

6.8(344 votes)
1971
1h 50m
Drama
Romance

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.

Production

Dunne-Didion-Dunne

Cast

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Bobby

Kitty Winn

Kitty Winn

Helen

Alan Vint

Alan Vint

Hotch

Richard Bright

Richard Bright

Hank

Kiel Martin

Kiel Martin

Chico

Michael McClanathan

Michael McClanathan

Sonny

Warren Finnerty

Warren Finnerty

Sammy

Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcie

Raúl Juliá

Raúl Juliá

Marco

Angie Ortega

Angie Ortega

Irene

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