Film
The Panic in Needle Park
1971· R· 1h 50m· Crime· Drama· Romance
“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.
1971-06-01
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorJerry Schatzberg
ScreenplayJoan Didion
ProducerDominick Dunne
Director of PhotographyAdam Holender
Original Music ComposerKatherine Wenning
EditorEvan A. Lottman
Full cast & crew (26 cast · 23 crew)
Details
Released1971-06-01
Runtime1h 50m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosDunne-Didion-Dunne
Budget$2M
Box office$2M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.8/10 · 374 votes
Original languageen
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