The Panic in Needle Park

1971 | 110 minutes | 6.8 ★ (317)

The Panic in Needle Park
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    01 June 1971

  • DirectingJerry Schatzberg
  • Budget

    $1,645,000.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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