

The Panic in Needle Park
June 1, 1971•1h 50m•★ 6.8
DramaRomanceCrime
“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.
Director
Jerry SchatzbergCast

Al Pacino
Bobby

Kitty Winn
Helen

Alan Vint
Hotch

Richard Bright
Hank

Kiel Martin
Chico

Michael McClanathan
Sonny

Warren Finnerty
Sammy

Marcia Jean Kurtz
Marcie

Raúl Juliá
Marco
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Angie Ortega
Irene

Larry Marshall
Mickey

Paul Mace
Whitey
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Nancy MacKay
Penny

Gil Rogers
Robins

Joe Santos
DiBono

Paul Sorvino
Samuels
?
Arnold Williams
Freddy
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Vic Ramano
Santo
?
Bryant Fraser
Prep School Boy
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Dora Weissman
Pawnshop Lady