Movie

The Panic in Needle Park

Released: June 1, 1971 (1971)

Runtime: 110 minutes

Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Warren Finnerty as Sammy
Age at release: 46
Richard Bright as Hank
Age at release: 33
Al Pacino as Bobby
Age at release: 31
Raúl Juliá as Marco
Age at release: 31
Marcia Jean Kurtz as Marcie
Age at release: 29
Kitty Winn as Helen
Age at release: 28
Alan Vint as Hotch
Age at release: 26
Kiel Martin as Chico
Age at release: 26
Michael McClanathan as Sonny
Age at release: 19
Angie Ortega as Irene
Age at release: Unknown

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Sully Boyar as Doctor
Age at release: 47
Joe Santos as DiBono
Age at release: 39
Gil Rogers as Robins
Age at release: 37
Arnold Williams as Freddy
Age at release: 35
Paul Sorvino as Samuels
Age at release: 32
Rutanya Alda as Admitting Nurse
Age at release: 28
Larry Marshall as Mickey
Age at release: 27
Paul Mace as Whitey
Age at release: 21
Bryant Fraser as Prep School Boy
Age at release: 16
Nancy MacKay as Penny
Age at release: Unknown
Vic Ramano as Santo
Age at release: Unknown
Dora Weissman as Pawnshop Lady
Age at release: Unknown
Florence Tarlow as Ward Nurse
Age at release: Unknown
Anthony Palmer as Hotel Clerk
Age at release: Unknown
Anthony Caso as Drug Addict (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown
Jeffrey Walker as Prisoner #1 (uncredited)
Age at release: Unknown