Needle
Originally released in 1990. Needle is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Gillies MacKinnon. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sean McKee, Emma Bird, and Pete Postlethwaite
Synopsis
Needle paints a harrowing picture of a Liverpool overrun by drugs, charting a young man's nightmarish descent into intravenous heroin use and AIDS and a police and political leadership incapable of the imagination or courage necessary to respond to the drug problem.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Needle about?
Needle paints a harrowing picture of a Liverpool overrun by drugs, charting a young man's nightmarish descent into intravenous heroin use and AIDS and a police and political leadership incapable of...
Who directed Needle?
Needle was directed by Gillies MacKinnon.
How long is Needle?
Needle has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Needle released?
Needle was released on September 12, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Needle?
The main cast of Needle includes Sean McKee, Emma Bird, Pete Postlethwaite, Anna Keaveney, John Bennett.