The Needle

Name: The Needle
Director: Rashid Nugmanov
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1989
Duration: 1 h 16 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Viktor Tsoi, Marina Smirnova, Aleksandr Bashirov, Pyotr Mamonov, Archimed Iskakov

Tsoi, drugs and Soviet rock.

19891h 16m6.8(90 votes)

DramaThrillerMystery

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.

The Needle (1989) is a drama, thriller, and mystery film directed by Rashid Nugmanov. It stars Viktor Tsoi, Marina Smirnova, and Aleksandr Bashirov. The film runs for 1 hour 16 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 90 votes.

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Director

Rashid Nugmanov

Cast

Viktor Tsoi

Моro

Marina Smirnova

Dina

Aleksandr Bashirov

Spartak

Pyotr Mamonov

Artur

Archimed Iskakov

Archimed

Grigorij Jepshtejn

Rustem Tashibaev

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Where can I watch The Needle?

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Who stars in The Needle?

The Needle stars Viktor Tsoi, Marina Smirnova, Aleksandr Bashirov, and Pyotr Mamonov, and was directed by Rashid Nugmanov.

How long is The Needle?

The Needle has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes.

When did The Needle come out?

The Needle was released in 1989.

What genre is The Needle?

The Needle is a drama, thriller, and mystery film.

Is The Needle worth watching?

The Needle holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.