The Panic in Needle Park (1971)
God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park
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.
Director: Jerry Schatzberg
Genre: Drama, Romance, Crime
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: June 1, 1971
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
Screenplay
- Joan Didion (Screenplay)
- James Mills (Book)
- John Gregory Dunne (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Adam Holender
Editing: Evan A. Lottman
Production: Dunne-Didion-Dunne
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal
Keywords
drug addiction, love, betrayal, death of pet, needle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Panic in Needle Park about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Panic in Needle Park?
- The Panic in Needle Park was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
- Who stars in The Panic in Needle Park?
- The Panic in Needle Park stars Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright, Kiel Martin, Michael McClanathan.
- How long is The Panic in Needle Park?
- The Panic in Needle Park has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Panic in Needle Park?
- The Panic in Needle Park is a Drama, Romance, Crime film.
- What is the budget of The Panic in Needle Park?
- The Panic in Needle Park had a budget of $2M.
- How much did The Panic in Needle Park gross?
- The Panic in Needle Park grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Panic in Needle Park produced?
- The Panic in Needle Park was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Panic in Needle Park?
- The themes of The Panic in Needle Park include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal.