Punishment Park 52 years old

One of the most controversial films ever made.

Punishment Park

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 88) years old Directing
Peter Watkins as Editor. He was 35 (now 88) years old Editing
Peter Watkins as Screenplay. He was 35 (now 88) years old Writing
Joan Churchill as Cinematography. Crew
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Punishment Park (52 years)

One of the most controversial films ever made.

  • Release day: Sunday, May 09, 1971
  • Runtime: 88 minutes
  • Budget: 95000.00