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Release Date: June 01, 1971
Runtime: 110 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (8)
Genres:
Drama Crime Romance
Budget: $1,645,000
Revenue: $2,197,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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80%
Tomatometer
74
74/100
Metacritic
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6.8/10
TMDB
366 votes
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7.1/10
IMDb
21,340 votes
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The Panic in Needle Park

1971

"Love and addiction collide in the shadows."

Also known as: πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: PΓ’nico em Needle Park? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 백색 곡포? πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DA: Panik i nΓ₯leparken? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Έ SR: Panika u parku droga? πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· EL: Ξ Ξ±Ξ½ΞΉΞΊΟŒΟ‚ στο Νηντλ Παρκ? All international titles (8) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 3/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 5/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $1,645,000
Revenue: $2,197,000
Profit $552,000
ROI +33.6% (1.3x)

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The Panic in Needle Park is directed by Jerry Schatzberg .

Cast of The Panic in Needle Park

Kitty Winn as Helen in The Panic in Needle Park
Kitty Winn
Helen
Alan Vint as Hotch in The Panic in Needle Park
Alan Vint
Hotch
Richard Bright as Hank in The Panic in Needle Park
Richard Bright
Hank

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Keywords

#love 130 #betrayal 39 #drug addiction 32 #manhattan, new york city 20 #heroin 17 #heroin addiction 2 #needle 2 #death of pet 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about The Panic in Needle Park

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  • The film was shot on location in New York City's actual Needle Park, which added a layer of authenticity to the portrayal of the struggles faced by its characters.

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  • Al Pacino's performance as Bobby was marked by his immersive approach, where he spent time with real addicts to understand their experiences and behaviors.

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  • In one scene, the presence of a nearby subway train can be seen and heard, symbolizing the constant motion and chaos of life surrounding the characters.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Bobby's clothing changes between scenes without explanation, reflecting the chaotic nature of his life.

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  • Jerry Schatzberg's direction in this film is often compared to the works of other 1970s filmmakers like Martin Scorsese, who also explored gritty urban life in their films.

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  • The choice of using natural lighting throughout the film contributed to its raw and unfiltered depiction of addiction and romance, making the viewer feel more connected to the characters.

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  • The film's soundtrack features minimal music, which enhances the realism of the setting and allows the characters' dialogues and interactions to stand out.

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