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The Panic in Needle Park

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

★ 6.8 / 10 (386 votes)June 1, 1971110 minEN
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.

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Movie facts

Release dateJune 1, 1971
StatusReleased
Runtime110 min
Rating★ 6.8 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$1,645,000
Revenue$2,197,000
ProductionDunne-Didion-Dunne
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Crew

Director

Jerry Schatzberg

Writers

Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne

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Cast

Al PacinoAl PacinoBobby
Kitty WinnKitty WinnHelen
Alan VintAlan VintHotch
Richard BrightRichard BrightHank
Kiel MartinKiel MartinChico
Michael McClanathanMichael McClanathanSonny
Warren FinnertyWarren FinnertySammy
Marcia Jean KurtzMarcia Jean KurtzMarcie
Raúl JuliáRaúl JuliáMarco
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Angie OrtegaIrene
Larry MarshallLarry MarshallMickey
Paul MacePaul MaceWhitey
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