Review of The Panic in Needle Park (1971) by Pierluigi P — 16 Feb 2014

Decent early Pacino flick..a little slow..but worth watching for Pacino.

This review of The Panic in Needle Park (1971) was written by Pierluigi P on 16 Feb 2014.

The Panic in Needle Park has generally received positive reviews.

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