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Punishment Park

Punishment Park

1971/10/01 (US) | Drama, Thriller

One of the most controversial films ever made.

In this fictional documentary, U.S. prisons are at capacity, and President Nixon declares a state of emergency. All new prisoners, most of whom are connected to the antiwar movement, are now given the choice of jail time or spending three days in Punishment Park, where they will be hunted for sport by federal authorities. The prisoners invariably choose the latter option, but learn that, between the desert heat and the brutal police officers, their chances of survival are slim.

1h 28m

7.3

  • Peter Watkins

    Director

  • Peter Watkins

    Screenplay

Lead Cast

  • Carmen Argenziano

    Carmen Argenziano

    Jay Kaufman, Tribunal Defendant

  • Kent Foreman

    Kent Foreman

    Lee Robert Brown, Tribunal Defendant

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    Luke Johnson

    William Luke Valerio, Tribunal Defendant

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    Katherine Quittner

    Nancy Jane Smith, Tribunal Defendant

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    Scott Turner

    James Arthur Kohler, Tribunal Defendant

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    Mary Ellen Kleinhall

    Allison Mitchner, Tribunal Defendant

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    Stan Armsted

    Charles Robbins, Tribunal Defendant

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Budget

$ 95,000

Revenue

$ 0

Status

Released

Production Company

  • Churchill Films
  • Françoise Films
  • Chartwell

Crews

  • Barry Wilson

    Assistant Art Director

  • Paul Motian

    Music

  • Peter Smokler

    Director of Photography

  • Joan Churchill

    Director of Photography

  • Susan Martin

    Producer

  • Terry Hodel

    Editor