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1971 · 110 min · R

The Panic in Needle Park

Directed by Jerry Schatzberg · Drama, Romance, Crime

The Panic in Needle Park (1971) is a Drama film, directed by Jerry Schatzberg set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 110 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of love & longing and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Katherine Wenning
Cinematography
Adam Holender
Cast
Al PacinoKitty WinnAlan VintRichard BrightKiel MartinMichael McClanathanWarren FinnertyMarcia Jean Kurtz

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingBetrayal
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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