The Panic in Needle Park

In the gritty streets of New York City, a group of heroin addicts cluster together, seeking solace in their shared struggles. At the center of this world is Bobby, a charismatic young man who has found a sense of purpose in his addiction. When he meets Helen, a homeless girl with a troubled past, he offers her a place to stay and a sense of belonging. As they fall in love, they must confront the harsh realities of their lives and the dangerous world they inhabit. With the threat of arrest, overdose, and betrayal lurking around every corner, can their relationship survive the panic in Needle Park?

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Panic in Needle Park include Barry Lyndon, Harold and Maude, Bahu Begum, Sweet Charity, Last Tango in Paris, Once Is Not Enough.

The Panic in Needle Park was released in theaters on July 30, 1971.