The Panic in Needle Park Blu-ray

French label Carlotta Films has detailed its upcoming Blu-ray release of director Jerry Schatzberg's film The Panic in Needle Park(1971), starring Al Pacino, Kitty Winn, Alan Vint, Richard Bright, and Kiel Martin. The release will be available for purchase on June 22.

The Panic in Needle Park will be part of Carlotta Films' Ultra Collector line. In addition to Deluxe limited edition, the label will have available for sale a standard Blu-ray edition. (The previous two entries in the collection are Brian De Palma's Body Double and Michael Cimino's Year of the Dragon).

Synopsis: A compelling story of the harsh realities of drug addiction, The Panic In Needle Park is also an immensely satisfying love story. Oscar winner Al Pacino (1992, Best Actor, Scent of A Woman) is riveting as Bobby, a charismatic small-time thief who frequents New York City's addict hangout, Needle Park. Although Bobby claims he's only "chipping" (occasionally using) heroin, by the time he meets and falls in love with down-on-her-luck Helen (Kitty Winn), his addiction is in fill swing. At first, Bobby provides stability for Helen. As time goes on, however, heroin grips the pair, and their lives spin more and more out of control.

Special Features:

• Jerry: The Photographer - a look at Jerry Schatzberg's work as a photographer
• Jerry: The Director - a look back at the history of Panic in Needle Park with Jerry Schatzberg
• Al & Jerry - Featurette
• Deleted Scenes and Commentary - five deleted scenes with commentary by Jerry Schatzberg
• Helen & Bobby
• Baseball
• Bobby's Overdose
• Prison
• Ferry
• Jerry in Cannes - Jerry Schatzberg recalls his visits to the Cannes Film Festival with The Panic in Needle Park and The Scarecrow
• Original Trailer
• Hardcover Book with archival material and photographs