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Punishment Park
Quick Facts
DirectorPeter Watkins
Runtime1h 28m · R
GenresDrama · Thriller
Release1971-10-01
Film

Punishment Park

1971· R· 1h 28m· Drama· Thriller

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.

1971-10-01
Punishment Park

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Key Crew
ScreenplayPeter Watkins
ProducerSusan Martin
Director of PhotographyJoan Churchill
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 24 crew)

Details

Released1971-10-01
Runtime1h 28m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosChurchill Films · Françoise Films · Chartwell
Budget$95,000
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.3/10 · 204 votes
Original languageen

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