The Panic in Needle Park (1971)

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance, Crime

What to watch after The Panic in Needle Park

• Scarecrow (1973) — Jerry Schatzberg directed both
• Drugstore Cowboy (1989) — Same subject: drug addiction
• Sea of Love (1989) — Same subject: new york city
• Insomnia (2002)
• Candy (2006) — Same feel: realistic, depressing
• Cruising (1980) — Same subject: new york city