15 Best Al Pacino Movies of All Time
1. The Panic in Needle Park (1971)
"The Panic in Needle Park" is a 1971 American drama film starring Al Pacino in his first lead role. Set in New York City, it provides a stark portrayal of heroin addicts who frequent "Needle Park."
Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, the screenplay was written by Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne. The story comes from James Mills' 1966 novel of the same name. The movie pairs a young Al Pacino with actress Kitty Winn.
Pacino's character, Bobby, is a street-wise kid with a long history of hustling. Involved in drugs and crime from a young age, his first bust happened when he was nine. Winn's character, Helen, falls in love with Bobby, leading the film to depict a tumultuous relationship in their struggle with addiction.