The Panic in Needle Park

The Panic in Needle Park

The Panic in Needle Park

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The Panic in Needle Park

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

1971

1h 50m

6.8(349 votes)

Drama

Romance

Crime

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.

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Cast & Crew

26 members

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Al Pacino

Bobby

Al Pacino

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Kitty Winn

Helen

Kitty Winn

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Alan Vint

Hotch

Alan Vint

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Richard Bright

Hank

Richard Bright

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Kiel Martin

Chico

Kiel Martin

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Michael McClanathan

Sonny

Michael McClanathan

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Warren Finnerty

Sammy

Warren Finnerty

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Marcia Jean Kurtz

Marcie

Marcia Jean Kurtz

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Raúl Juliá

Marco

Raúl Juliá

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Angie Ortega

Irene

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Larry Marshall

Mickey

Larry Marshall

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Paul Mace

Whitey

Paul Mace

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Nancy MacKay

Penny

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Gil Rogers

Robins

Gil Rogers

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Joe Santos

DiBono

Joe Santos

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Paul Sorvino

Samuels

Paul Sorvino

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Arnold Williams

Freddy

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Vic Ramano

Santo

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Bryant Fraser

Prep School Boy

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Dora Weissman

Pawnshop Lady

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Sully Boyar

Doctor

Sully Boyar

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Florence Tarlow

Ward Nurse

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Rutanya Alda

Admitting Nurse

Rutanya Alda

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Anthony Palmer

Hotel Clerk

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Anthony Caso

Drug Addict (uncredited)

Anthony Caso

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Jeffrey Walker

Prisoner #1 (uncredited)

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