Punishment Park (1971)

Punishment Park (1971)

One of the most controversial films ever made. 1971-10-01 United States of America 88 Min. PG-13
7.3 172 votes

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.

Cast

Carmen Argenziano is Jay Kaufman, Tribunal Defendant
Jay Kaufman, Tribunal Defendant
Kent Foreman is Lee Robert Brown, Tribunal Defendant
Lee Robert Brown, Tribunal Defendant
Luke Johnson is William Luke Valerio, Tribunal Defendant
William Luke Valerio, Tribunal Defendant
Katherine Quittner is Nancy Jane Smith, Tribunal Defendant
Nancy Jane Smith, Tribunal Defendant
Scott Turner is James Arthur Kohler, Tribunal Defendant
James Arthur Kohler, Tribunal Defendant
Mary Ellen Kleinhall is Allison Mitchner, Tribunal Defendant
Allison Mitchner, Tribunal Defendant
Stan Armsted is Charles Robbins, Tribunal Defendant
Charles Robbins, Tribunal Defendant
Patrick Boland is First Tribunal Defendant
First Tribunal Defendant
Jim Bohan is Officer Edwards
Officer Edwards
Van Daniels is County Sherriff
County Sherriff
Mark Keats is William C. Hoeger, Tribunal Chairman
William C. Hoeger, Tribunal Chairman
Sanford Golden is Senator Harris
Senator Harris

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