Punishment Park (1971)
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.

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Cast

Carmen Argenziano Carmen Argenziano As: Jay Kaufman, Tribunal Defendant
Kent Foreman Kent Foreman As: Lee Robert Brown, Tribunal Defendant
Luke Johnson Luke Johnson As: William Luke Valerio, Tribunal Defendant
Katherine Quittner Katherine Quittner As: Nancy Jane Smith, Tribunal Defendant
Scott Turner Scott Turner As: James Arthur Kohler, Tribunal Defendant
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: One of the most controversial films ever made.
Certification: R

Details

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Language: English

Release Date: 01 October 1971

Country: US

Runtime: 88m

Company Credits

Company: Churchill Films, Françoise Films, Chartwell

Budget: $95,000

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Cast

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

Jay Kaufman, Tribunal Defendant

Kent Foreman

Kent Foreman

Lee Robert Brown, Tribunal Defendant

Luke Johnson

Luke Johnson

William Luke Valerio, Tribunal Defendant

Katherine Quittner

Katherine Quittner

Nancy Jane Smith, Tribunal Defendant

Scott Turner

Scott Turner

James Arthur Kohler, Tribunal Defendant

Mary Ellen Kleinhall

Mary Ellen Kleinhall

Allison Mitchner, Tribunal Defendant

Stan Armsted

Stan Armsted

Charles Robbins, Tribunal Defendant

Patrick Boland

Patrick Boland

First Tribunal Defendant

Jim Bohan

Jim Bohan

Officer Edwards

Van Daniels

Van Daniels

County Sherriff

Mark Keats

Mark Keats

William C. Hoeger, Tribunal Chairman

Sanford Golden

Sanford Golden

Senator Harris

Gladys Golden

Gladys Golden

Mary Jurgens

George Gregory

George Gregory

Mr. Keagan

Sigmund Rich

Sigmund Rich

Prof. Hazlett

Peter Watkins

Peter Watkins

Documentarist (uncredited)

Directed By

Writing Credits

Peter Watkins

Peter Watkins

Screenplay

Production Crew

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Miriam Nunberg

Miriam Nunberg

Makeup Artist

Sound

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Peter Smokler

Peter Smokler

Director of Photography

Joan Churchill

Joan Churchill

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Barry Wilson

Barry Wilson

Assistant Art Director

David Hancock

David Hancock

Art Direction

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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