The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

06/01/1971 (US) • 1h 50m

Drama, Romance, Crime

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

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$1,645,000.00

Revenue

$2,197,000.00

Keywords

drug addiction

love

betrayal

death of pet

needle

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