The Panic 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.

Details

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