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The Panic in Needle Park

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

1971 · R · 1h 50m

Directed by Jerry Schatzberg

6.8

TMDB audience score
386 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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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

  • 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