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The Panic in Needle Park

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.

19711h 50mRDrama, Romance, Crime

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About The Panic in Needle Park

Directors
Jerry Schatzberg
Cast
Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright, Kiel Martin, Michael McClanathan
Genres
Drama, Romance, Crime
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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