The Needle
“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.
Where to watch The Needle in United States
Klassiki
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Where is The Needle streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Klassiki | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Klassiki | Amazon Video |
About The Needle
The Needle is a 1989 Russian-language drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Rashid Nugmanov. The cast is led by Viktor Tsoi, Marina Smirnova, Aleksandr Bashirov. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Klassiki.
The Needle was produced by Kazakhfilm and made in Soviet Union and Kazakhstan. It was released on February 13, 1989.
- Director
- Rashid Nugmanov
- Writers
- Bakhyt Kilibayev, Aleksandr Baranov
- Release date
- February 13, 1989
- Original language
- Russian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Soviet Union, Kazakhstan
- Production
- Kazakhfilm
The Needle cast & crew
The Needle was directed by Rashid Nugmanov and written by Bakhyt Kilibayev and Aleksandr Baranov.
The cast features Viktor Tsoi as Моro, Marina Smirnova as Dina, Aleksandr Bashirov as Spartak, Pyotr Mamonov as Artur, Archimed Iskakov as Archimed, and Gennadi Lyui as Гесс - неформал.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Viktor Tsoi and cinematography is by Murat Nugmanov.
Is The Needle worth watching?
The Needle holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 87 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 16m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and mystery, The Needle is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Needle
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Cast of The Needle
Viktor Tsoi
Моro
Marina Smirnova
Dina
Aleksandr Bashirov
Spartak
Pyotr Mamonov
Artur
Archimed Iskakov
Archimed
Grigorij Jepshtejn
Rustem Tashibaev
Gennadi Lyui
Гесс - неформал
The Needle — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Needle in United States?
The Needle is streaming on Klassiki in United States.
▸Is The Needle on Klassiki?
Yes — The Needle is currently available on Klassiki in United States.
▸What language is The Needle in?
The Needle is originally in Russian, with audio tracks including Kazakh, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Needle?
The Needle runs 1 hours 16 minutes (76 minutes).
▸What is The Needle rated?
It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 87 ratings.
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