The Needle
"Tsoi, drugs and Soviet rock."
Originally released in 1989. The Needle is a drama/thriller film. directed by Rashid Nugmanov. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Viktor Tsoy, Marina Smirnova, and Aleksandr Bashirov
Synopsis
Moro returns to Alma-Ata to collect money owed to him. While waiting out an unexpected delay, he visits his former girlfriend Dina and discovers she has become a morphine addict. He decides to help her kick the habit and to fight the local drug mafia responsible for her condition.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (80 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Kazakhfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Needle about?
Moro returns to Alma-Ata to collect money owed to him. While waiting out an unexpected delay, he visits his former girlfriend Dina and discovers she has become a morphine addict. He decides to help...
Who directed The Needle?
The Needle was directed by Rashid Nugmanov.
How long is The Needle?
The Needle has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Needle released?
The Needle was released on February 13, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Needle?
The main cast of The Needle includes Viktor Tsoy, Marina Smirnova, Aleksandr Bashirov, Pyotr Mamonov, Archimed Iskakov.