Punishment Park ( 1971 )
"One of the most controversial films ever made."
Overview
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.
Top Cast
Carmen Argenziano
Jay Kaufman, Tribunal Defendant
Kent Foreman
Lee Robert Brown, Tribunal Defendant
Luke Johnson
William Luke Valerio, Tribunal Defendant
Katherine Quittner
Nancy Jane Smith, Tribunal Defendant
Scott Turner
James Arthur Kohler, Tribunal Defendant
Mary Ellen Kleinhall
Allison Mitchner, Tribunal Defendant
Stan Armsted
Charles Robbins, Tribunal Defendant
Patrick Boland
First Tribunal Defendant
Jim Bohan
Officer Edwards
Van Daniels
County Sherriff
Mark Keats
William C. Hoeger, Tribunal Chairman
Sanford Golden
Senator Harris
Gladys Golden
Mary Jurgens
George Gregory
Mr. Keagan
Sigmund Rich
Prof. Hazlett
Peter Watkins
Documentarist (uncredited)
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