The Panic in Needle Park
1971 · 1h 50m · Crime, Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated R (US)
God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park
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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Jerry Schatzberg6.7Smart score
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