The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

Synopsis of The Panic in Needle Park

A couple loves heroin as much as they love each other in Jerry Schatzberg's grim drug drama. After an illegal abortion at the behest of her faithless lover (Raul Julia), lost innocent Helen (Kitty Winn) finds solace with small-time crook Bobby (Al Pacino), a regular in Manhattan's "Needle Park." As Bobby shows her around his Upper West Side world, the two become inseparable. When Helen realizes that Bobby is a full-blown junkie, she joins him in addiction, and their downward spiral begins in earnest. Weathering overdoses, prostitution, betrayals, and a "panic" after a major bust, the pair manages to stick together, the habit sealing their fate. ~ Lucia Bozzola, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

109 mins

Director(s):

Jerry Schatzberg

Writer(s):

Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne

Producer(s):

Dominick Dunne

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Substance Abuse, Not For Children, Adult Situations)

• 1971 - Cannes Film Festival - Best Actress

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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