
Punishment Park
# One of the most controversial films ever made.
π Overview:
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.
π΅ Budget: USD
95,000
π Languages Available:
English
π Date Released:
1971-10-01
β Running Time:
88 mins
β Vote Average:
7.3
Beloved Cast

Jay Kaufman, Tribunal Defendant
Carmen Argenziano

Lee Robert Brown, Tribunal Defendant
Kent Foreman

William Luke Valerio, Tribunal Defendant
Luke Johnson

Nancy Jane Smith, Tribunal Defendant
Katherine Quittner

James Arthur Kohler, Tribunal Defendant
Scott Turner

Allison Mitchner, Tribunal Defendant
Mary Ellen Kleinhall

Charles Robbins, Tribunal Defendant
Stan Armsted

First Tribunal Defendant
Patrick Boland

Officer Edwards
Jim Bohan

County Sherriff
Van Daniels

William C. Hoeger, Tribunal Chairman
Mark Keats

Senator Harris
Sanford Golden

Mary Jurgens
Gladys Golden

Mr. Keagan
George Gregory

Prof. Hazlett
Sigmund Rich

Documentarist (uncredited)
Peter Watkins