Review of The Panic in Needle Park (1971) by Yvonne F — 30 Jun 2007

Disturbing movie but well made..the young Al Pacino reminds me of my other half..not the drugs or hustling but the looks..

This review of The Panic in Needle Park (1971) was written by Yvonne F on 30 Jun 2007.

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