The Panic in Needle Park

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The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

Directed by Jerry Schatzberg

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

Drama, Romance, Crime · 1h 50m

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

Director
Jerry Schatzberg
Screenplay
Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne
Director of Photography
Adam Holender
Original Music Composer
Katherine Wenning
Editor
Evan A. Lottman
Producer
Dominick Dunne

Details

Release date
1971-06-01
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Production
Dunne-Didion-Dunne
Budget
$1,645,000
Box office
$2,197,000