The Panic in Needle Park
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| Directed by | Jerry Schatzberg |
| Produced by | Dominick Dunne |
| Written by | James Mills |
| Starring | Al Pacino Kitty Winn Paul Sorvino Richard Bright |
| Cinematography | Adam Holender |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | May 9, 1971 |
| Running time | 110 mins |
| Language | English |
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The Panic in Needle Park is a 1971 American film directed by Jerry Schatzberg and starring Al Pacino in his second film appearance. The screenplay was written by Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne, adapted from the book by James Mills.
The film is a stark portrayal of life among a group of heroin addicts who hang out in "Needle Park" (Sherman Square) in New York City. To set the atmosphere, no music was used in the film.
Played against this setting is a low-key love story between Bobby (Al Pacino), a young addict and small-time hustler, and Helen (Kitty Winn), a restless woman who finds Bobby charismatic. She becomes an addict, and life goes downhill for them both as their addictions deepen, eventually leading to a series of betrayals. For her portrayal of Helen, Kitty won the Best Actress Award at the 1971 Cannes Film Festival.
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