The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1971-06-01 United States of America 110 Min. PG-13
6.8 336 votes
Drama, Romance

Overview

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.

Cast

Al Pacino is Bobby
Bobby
Kitty Winn is Helen
Helen
Alan Vint is Hotch
Hotch
Kiel Martin is Chico
Chico
Raúl Juliá is Marco
Marco
Angie Ortega is Irene
Irene
Paul Mace is Whitey
Whitey
Nancy MacKay is Penny
Penny
Gil Rogers is Robins
Robins
Joe Santos is DiBono
DiBono
Paul Sorvino is Samuels
Samuels
Vic Ramano is Santo
Santo
Bryant Fraser is Prep School Boy
Prep School Boy
Dora Weissman is Pawnshop Lady
Pawnshop Lady
Sully Boyar is Doctor
Doctor
Florence Tarlow is Ward Nurse
Ward Nurse
Rutanya Alda is Admitting Nurse
Admitting Nurse
Anthony Palmer is Hotel Clerk
Hotel Clerk
Anthony Caso is Drug Addict (uncredited)
Drug Addict (uncredited)
Jeffrey Walker is Prisoner #1 (uncredited)
Prisoner #1 (uncredited)