Punishment Park

Punishment Park

1971 "One of the most controversial films ever made."
Punishment Park
Punishment Park

Punishment Park

7.7 | 1h28m | R | en | Drama

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.

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7.7 | 1h28m | R | en | Drama , Thriller
Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Carmen Argenziano , Kent Foreman , Jim Bohan

Director

David Hancock

Producted By

Churchill Films , Chartwell

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