The Needle
1989, Russian. Directed by Rashid Nugmanov.
Tsoi, drugs and Soviet rock.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 13 February 1989
- Original title
- Игла
- Country
- Soviet Union, Kazakhstan
- Written by
- Bakhyt Kilibayev, Aleksandr Baranov
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The Needle: quick answers
Is The Needle worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 95 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Needle?
The Needle runs 76 minutes (1h 16m).
Does The Needle have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Needle suitable for kids?
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Where can I watch The Needle?
The Needle is streaming on Klassiki.
What movies are like The Needle?
If you liked The Needle, try Luckiest Girl Alive, Farewell, My Lovely, A Gentle Creature.
Who directed The Needle?
The Needle (1989) was directed by Rashid Nugmanov and stars Viktor Tsoi, Marina Smirnova, Aleksandr Bashirov.