Punishment Park (1971)
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.
Cast
- Patrick Boland - Tribunal Defendant
- Carmen Argenziano - Jay Kaufman (Tribunal Defendant)
- Kent Foreman - Lee Robert Brown (Tribunal Defendant)
- Luke Johnson - William Luke Valerio (Tribunal Defendant)
- Katherine Quittner - Nancy Jane Smith (Tribunal Defendant)
- Scott Turner - James Arthur Kohler (Tribunal Defendant)
- Stan Armsted - Charles Robbins (Tribunal Defendant)
- Mary Ellen Kleinhall - Allison Mitchner (Tribunal Defendant)
- Mark Keats - William C. Hoeger (Tribunal Chairman)
- Gladys Golden - Mary Jurgens (Tribunal Member)
Screenplay
- Peter Watkins (Screenplay)
Themes
Survival Ordeal in Desert Heat
Keywords
police brutality, hippie, dystopia, soldier, struggle for survival, desert, fake documentary, military, found footage, mock trial, mccarthyism, hostile, aggressive, political repression, survival competition
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Punishment Park about?
- 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.
- Who directed Punishment Park?
- Punishment Park was directed by Peter Watkins.
- Who stars in Punishment Park?
- Punishment Park stars Patrick Boland, Carmen Argenziano, Kent Foreman, Luke Johnson, Katherine Quittner, Scott Turner.
- How long is Punishment Park?
- Punishment Park has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Punishment Park?
- Punishment Park is a Drama, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Punishment Park?
- Punishment Park had a budget of $95,000.
- Where was Punishment Park produced?
- Punishment Park was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Punishment Park?
- The themes of Punishment Park include: Survival Ordeal in Desert Heat.