Punishment Park 53 years old
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.
Credits
Punishment Park Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Carmen Argenziano He was 27, 75 years old when he died | as Jay Kaufman |
| Scott Turner He was 40, 77 years old when he died | as James Arthur Kohler, Tribunal Defendant |
| Katherine Quittner | as Nancy Smith |
| Luke Johnson He was 9, now 43 years old | as Defendant in the tribunal |
Punishment Park Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Peter Smokler as Cinematography. | Crew |
| Peter Watkins as Director. He was 35 (now 89) years old | Directing |
| Peter Watkins as Editor. He was 35 (now 89) years old | Editing |
| Peter Watkins as Screenplay. He was 35 (now 89) years old | Writing |
| Joan Churchill as Cinematography. | Crew |
Punishment Park (53 years)
One of the most controversial films ever made.
- Release day: Sunday, May 09, 1971
- Runtime: 88 minutes
- Budget: 95000.00