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1971 · 1h 28m · Drama · Thriller
TMDB 7.3/10 (207 votes)
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.
Directed by Peter Watkins
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Peter WatkinsDirectorPPatrick Bolandas Tribunal Defendant
Carmen Argenzianoas Jay Kaufman (Tribunal Defendant)
Kent Foremanas Lee Robert Brown (Tribunal Defendant)LLuke Johnsonas William Luke Valerio (Tribunal Defendant)KKatherine Quittneras Nancy Jane Smith (Tribunal Defendant)SScott Turneras James Arthur Kohler (Tribunal Defendant)SStan Armstedas Charles Robbins (Tribunal Defendant)MMary Ellen Kleinhallas Allison Mitchner (Tribunal Defendant)MMark Keatsas William C. Hoeger (Tribunal Chairman)GGladys Goldenas Mary Jurgens (Tribunal Member)SSanford Goldenas Senator Harris (Tribunal Member)GGeorge Gregoryas Mr. Keagan (Tribunal Member)NNorman Sinclairas Tribunal MemberSSigmund Richas Prof. Hazlett