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3 Sheet, movie poster for the 1971 film
The Panic in Needle Park. The film was directed by Jerry Schatzberg and stars Al Pacino and Kitty Winn in his first leading role.
About the Movie
Plot: The film is a drama that provides a stark portrayal of life for a group of heroin addicts in a Manhattan area known as "Needle Park". It follows a love story between Bobby (Al Pacino), a small-time hustler and addict, and Helen (Kitty Winn), a naive young woman who becomes addicted to heroin after meeting him. The couple's lives spiral downward as their addiction worsens, leading to betrayal and desperation.
Significance: The film is noted for its raw, documentary-like style and for being one of the first mainstream films to show actual drug injection. The tagline "GOD HELP BOBBY AND HELEN" featured on the poster reflects the tragic and harrowing nature of their story. |
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