


The Needle at a glance
The Needle is a 1989 drama and thriller film, running 1h 16m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18+ in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Klassiki.
Rated 18+ in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1989-02-13
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller, Mystery
- Director
- Rashid Nugmanov
- Original language
- Russian
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 96 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmMoro 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.
Cast
8 names
Viktor TsoiМоro
Marina SmirnovaDina
Aleksandr BashirovSpartak
Pyotr MamonovArtur
Archimed IskakovArchimed
Grigorij JepshtejnQuestions about The Needle
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Needle in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Needle is listed on Klassiki. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Needle suitable for children?
The Needle is rated 18+ in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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 her kick the habit and to fight the local drug mafia responsible for her condition.
How long is The Needle?
The Needle runs for 1h 16m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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