The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

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.

Released

1971-06-01

Genres

Drama, Romance, Crime

Runtime

110 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Jerry Schatzberg, Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne

TMDB rating

6.8/10 from 386 votes