The Panic in Needle Park

The Panic in Needle Park

19711hr 50min
critics rating 80%80%
audience rating 75%75%

In the heart of the concrete jungle lies Needle Park, where the lost souls of New York City converge in a whirlwind of addiction and desperation. "The Panic in Needle Park" delves into the gritty reality of a group of heroin addicts, painting a raw and unapologetic portrait of their struggles and shattered dreams.

Amidst the chaos and decay, a fragile love story blossoms between Bobby, a charming yet troubled young hustler, and Helen, a homeless girl seeking solace in their turbulent romance. Their bond, forged in the unforgiving streets of Needle Park, offers a glimmer of hope in a world consumed by darkness and despair. Brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster through the alleys and alleyways of addiction, where love and loss collide in a haunting dance of survival and sacrifice. Will their love withstand the brutal reality of their surroundings, or will it crumble like the crumbling cityscape around them?

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Cast

Al Pacino

Paul Sorvino

Raúl Juliá

Joe Santos

Arnold Williams

Rutanya Alda

Admitting Nurse

Rutanya Alda

Richard Bright

Kitty Winn

Marcia Jean Kurtz

Alan Vint

Paul Mace

Sully Boyar

Kiel Martin

Warren Finnerty

Anthony Caso

Drug Addict (uncredited)

Anthony Caso

Larry Marshall

Anthony Palmer

Hotel Clerk

Anthony Palmer

Gil Rogers

Michael McClanathan

Florence Tarlow

Ward Nurse

Florence Tarlow

Nancy MacKay

Dora Weissman

Pawnshop Lady

Dora Weissman

Vic Ramano

Bryant Fraser

Prep School Boy

Bryant Fraser

Angie Ortega

Jeffrey Walker

Prisoner #1 (uncredited)

Jeffrey Walker