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.

Directed by

Jerry Schatzberg

Written by

Joan Didion, John Gregory Dunne

Genres

Drama, Romance, Crime

Released

June 1, 1971

Runtime

1h 50m

Status

Released

Language

English

Countries

United States of America

Studios

Dunne-Didion-Dunne

Budget

$1,645,000

Box office

$2,197,000