The Panic in Needle Park

Jerry Schatzberg
1971-06-01

God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park
6.8
110 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Al Pacino Bobby Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Kitty Winn Helen Unowned
Alan Vint Hotch Unowned
Richard Bright Hank Unowned
Kiel Martin Chico Unowned
Michael McClanathan Sonny Unowned
Warren Finnerty Sammy Unowned
Marcia Jean Kurtz Marcie Unowned
Raúl Juliá Marco Unowned
Angie Ortega Irene Unowned
Larry Marshall Mickey Unowned
Paul Mace Whitey Unowned
Nancy MacKay Penny Unowned
Gil Rogers Robins Unowned
Joe Santos DiBono Unowned
Paul Sorvino Samuels Unowned
Arnold Williams Freddy Unowned
Vic Ramano Santo Unowned
Bryant Fraser Prep School Boy Unowned
Dora Weissman Pawnshop Lady Unowned
Sully Boyar Doctor Unowned
Florence Tarlow Ward Nurse Unowned
Rutanya Alda Admitting Nurse Unowned
Anthony Palmer Hotel Clerk Unowned
Anthony Caso Drug Addict (uncredited) Unowned
Jeffrey Walker Prisoner #1 (uncredited) Unowned