The Panic in Needle Park
1971
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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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
20th Century Studios
Home video distributors
Magnetic Video (United States)
Setting
New York City
Filming locations
New York City
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2013 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2004 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1971 generic
Titles
| Original title | The Panic in Needle Park | |
| Alternate title | Panique à Needle Park | |
| Alternate title | Panico en el parque |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Magnetic Video (cat. no. 1026) | 1978, United States, slipcase |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1978 1026 |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
