Movie Description
Punishment Park
(1971)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Peter Watkins
- Producer : Susan Martin
- Editor : Peter Watkins,Terry Hodel
- Cast : Carmen Argenziano,Kent Foreman,Luke Johnson,Katherine Quittner,Scott Turner,Mary Ellen Kleinhall,Stan Armsted,Patrick Boland,Jim Bohan,Van Daniels,Mark Keats,Sanford Golden,Gladys Golden,George Gregory,Sigmund Rich,Peter Watkins
Cast
Jay Kaufman, Tribunal Defendant
Lee Robert Brown, Tribunal Defendant
William Luke Valerio, Tribunal Defendant
Nancy Jane Smith, Tribunal Defendant
James Arthur Kohler, Tribunal Defendant
Allison Mitchner, Tribunal Defendant
Charles Robbins, Tribunal Defendant
First Tribunal Defendant
Officer Edwards
County Sherriff
William C. Hoeger, Tribunal Chairman
Senator Harris
Mary Jurgens
Mr. Keagan
Prof. Hazlett
Documentarist (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitlePunishment Park
Status Released
Release Information
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1971-10-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 28m
Budget₹ 95000
Production CompaniesChurchill Films,Françoise Films,Chartwell
Genres
- Drama
- Thriller
