Punishment Park

Punishment Park (1971)

One of the most controversial films ever made.

Drama Thriller

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.

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  • Release Date: 1971-10-01
  • Runtime: 1h 28min
  • Director: Peter Watkins

Where to Watch Punishment Park Online

You can now watch Punishment Park online on the following streaming services in the United States.

    • Trailer

    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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