The Panic in Needle Park
“God help Bobby and Helen, they're in love in Needle Park”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Panic in Needle Park (1971) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-23
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 13, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.34x
+$552K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Schatzberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne
- Original Score
- Katherine Wenning
- Original Title
- The Panic in Needle Park
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.2M
- Production Studios
- Dunne-Didion-Dunne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Schatzberg
Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne, James Mills
Katherine Wenning
Adam Holender
Evan A. Lottman
Dominick Dunne
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Schatzberg
Director
Joan Didion
Screenplay
Evan A. Lottman
Editor
Jo Ynocencio
Costume Design
Dominick Dunne
Producer
John Gregory Dunne
Screenplay
Adam Holender
Director of Photography
Katherine Wenning
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Panic in Needle Park
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What is The Panic in Needle Park about?
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.
Who directed The Panic in Needle Park?
The Panic in Needle Park was directed by Jerry Schatzberg.
Who stars in The Panic in Needle Park?
The principal cast of The Panic in Needle Park includes Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright, Kiel Martin.
When was The Panic in Needle Park released and how long is it?
The Panic in Needle Park was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Panic in Needle Park?
The Panic in Needle Park had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $2.2M at the worldwide box office (1.34 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Panic in Needle Park?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Panic in Needle Park was composed by Katherine Wenning.
Is The Panic in Needle Park based on a book or true story?
The Panic in Needle Park is adapted from the following source material: Book: "James Mills".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Panic in Needle Park?
The Panic in Needle Park holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).