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