The Panic in Needle Park
Directed byJerry Schatzberg
Directed by
Jerry Schatzberg
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.
drug addiction
love
betrayal
death of pet
needle
Last Updated: September 16, 2023