Punishment Park
“One of the most controversial films ever made.”
7.3/ 10IMDb7.7210
19711h 28mR
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.
Top-billed cast
- PPatrick Boland
- CCarmen Argenziano
- KKent Foreman
- LLuke Johnson
- KKatherine Quittner
- SScott Turner
- SStan Armsted
- MMary Ellen Kleinhall
- MMark Keats
- GGladys Golden
Crew
- Director
- Peter Watkins
- Writer
- Peter Watkins
- Producer
- Susan Martin
- Production
- Churchill Films, Françoise Films, Chartwell
Frequently asked questions
What is Punishment Park rated?
Punishment Park has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 210 votes.
Who directed Punishment Park?
Punishment Park was directed by Peter Watkins.
When was Punishment Park released?
Punishment Park was released in 1971.
