Punishment Park
"One of the most controversial films ever made."
Originally released in 1971. Punishment Park is a drama/thriller film. directed by Peter Watkins. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Patrick Boland, Carmen Argenziano, and Kent Foreman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (195 votes)
Budget
$95K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Patrick Boland
as Tribunal Defendant
Carmen Argenziano
as Jay Kaufman (Tribunal Defendant)
Kent Foreman
as Lee Robert Brown (Tribunal Defendant)
Luke Johnson
as William Luke Valerio (Tribunal Defendant)
Katherine Quittner
as Nancy Jane Smith (Tribunal Defendant)
Scott Turner
as James Arthur Kohler (Tribunal Defendant)
Stan Armsted
as Charles Robbins (Tribunal Defendant)
Mary Ellen Kleinhall
as Allison Mitchner (Tribunal Defendant)
Mark Keats
as William C. Hoeger (Tribunal Chairman)
Gladys Golden
as Mary Jurgens (Tribunal Member)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $95,000
Production Companies
- Churchill Films
- Françoise Films
- Chartwell
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 ...
Who directed Punishment Park?
Punishment Park was directed by Peter Watkins.
How long is Punishment Park?
Punishment Park has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Punishment Park released?
Punishment Park was released on October 1, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Punishment Park?
The main cast of Punishment Park includes Patrick Boland, Carmen Argenziano, Kent Foreman, Luke Johnson, Katherine Quittner.
Is Punishment Park worth watching?
Punishment Park has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 195 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.