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Punishment Park

1971 • 1h28m Drama, Thriller

Rating

7.3/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Peter Watkins

Screenplay

Peter Watkins

Cast

Patrick Boland

Carmen Argenziano

Kent Foreman

Release date

10/1/1971

Status

Released

Budget

$95,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

197