The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

• 68% (337 votes)
• Add Bookmark
• Play Trailer

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.

• Jerry SchatzbergDirector
• Joan DidionScreenplay
• John Gregory DunneScreenplay