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1 October 1971 (Hong Kong)
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In the dark corner of the city, they found light more
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This movie is a stark portrayal of life among a group of heroin addicts who hang out in "Needle Park" in New York City...
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Heroin
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1 nomination
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A great portrayal of a relationship between two drug addicts.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Al Pacino | ... | Bobby |
 | Kitty Winn | ... | Helen |
| Alan Vint | ... | Hotch |
 | Richard Bright | ... | Hank |
| Kiel Martin | ... | Chico |
| Michael McClanathan | ... | Sonny |
| Warren Finnerty | ... | Sammy |
 | Marcia Jean Kurtz | ... | Marcie |
 | Raul Julia | ... | Marco |
| Angie Ortega | ... | Irene |
| Larry Marshall | ... | Mickey |
| Paul Mace | ... | Whitey |
| Nancy MacKay | ... | Penny |
| Gil Rogers | ... | Robins |
 | Joe Santos | ... | DiBono |
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110 min
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Australia:MA (cable rating) |
Canada:PG (video rating) |
Australia:R |
Finland:K-16 |
Norway:15 |
Norway:16 (1971) |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:PG |
USA:R (original rating)
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Francis Ford Coppola showed a screening of this film to Paramount executives in order to convince them that Al Pacino was suitable for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972).
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Boom mic visible: Boom mic extends into the upper right hand corner during stick ball game.
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Referenced in Dominick Dunne - Les crimes de la jet set (2007) (TV)
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This movie is not for people with sensitive nerves. Its harsh realism is very breathtaking, at times almost overwhelming. It concentrates in showing what drug addiction does to people in a relationship and succeeds in doing that. That's also the reason for its timelessness and artistic value.
Al Pacino and Kitty Winn, who plays the two main characters, Bobby and Helen, are very realistic in showing the ups and mostly the downs in the life of a drug addict. Especially the way they at times put their craving for drugs above each others needs.
The first time I saw the film I was 15. It was shown at my school and it made a very strong impression on me, especially its portrayal in the miserable life of a drug addict. I can therefore, among other things, recommend it as a preventive film for young people.