The Panic in Needle Park
01/06/1971
2h

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


Al Pacino
Bobby


Kitty Winn
Helen


Alan Vint
Hotch


Richard Bright
Hank


Kiel Martin
Chico


Michael McClanathan
Sonny


Warren Finnerty
Sammy


Marcia Jean Kurtz
Marcie


Raúl Juliá
Marco
Angie Ortega
Irene


Larry Marshall
Mickey


Paul Mace
Whitey
Nancy MacKay
Penny


Gil Rogers
Robins


Joe Santos
DiBono


Paul Sorvino
Samuels
Arnold Williams
Freddy
Vic Ramano
Santo
Bryant Fraser
Prep School Boy
Dora Weissman
Pawnshop Lady


Sully Boyar
Doctor
Florence Tarlow
Ward Nurse


Rutanya Alda
Admitting Nurse
Anthony Palmer
Hotel Clerk


Anthony Caso
Drug Addict (uncredited)
Jeffrey Walker
Prisoner #1 (uncredited)
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