Punishment Park

Punishment Park 1971 Released

Directed by Peter Watkins

Drama, Thriller · 1h 28min

 

Punishment Park 1971 Released

Directed by Peter Watkins

Drama, Thriller · 1h 28min

 

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... see more

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... see more
RELEASED
01 Oct, 1971
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
SPOKEN
English
BUDGET
$95,000
REVENUE
N/A
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