Punishment Park(1971)
One of the most controversial films ever made.
Punishment Park Synopsis
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.
Punishment Park (1971) is a drama and thriller film directed by Peter Watkins, released on October 1, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Patrick Boland, Carmen Argenziano, Kent Foreman and Luke Johnson. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 218 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Watkins
- Writers:
- Peter Watkins
- Producers:
- Susan Martin
- Cinematographer:
- Joan Churchill
- Production:
- Churchill Films, Françoise Films, Chartwell
- Budget:
- $95,000
- Status:
- Released
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Punishment Park Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Patrick Boland
Patrick Boland
as Tribunal Defendant
Carmen Argenziano
as Jay Kaufman (Tribunal Defendant)
Kent Foreman
as Lee Robert Brown (Tribunal Defendant)
- Luke Johnson
Luke Johnson
as William Luke Valerio (Tribunal Defendant)
- Katherine Quittner
Katherine Quittner
as Nancy Jane Smith (Tribunal Defendant)
- Scott Turner
Scott Turner
as James Arthur Kohler (Tribunal Defendant)
- Stan Armsted
Stan Armsted
as Charles Robbins (Tribunal Defendant)
- Mary Ellen Kleinhall
Mary Ellen Kleinhall
as Allison Mitchner (Tribunal Defendant)
- Mark Keats
Mark Keats
as William C. Hoeger (Tribunal Chairman)
- Gladys Golden
Gladys Golden
as Mary Jurgens (Tribunal Member)
- Sanford Golden
Sanford Golden
as Senator Harris (Tribunal Member)
- George Gregory
George Gregory
as Mr. Keagan (Tribunal Member)
Key crew
Directed by Peter Watkins, written by Peter Watkins, produced by Susan Martin.
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Punishment Park Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 218 ratings.
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Punishment Park – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Punishment Park online?
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Punishment Park (1971) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Punishment Park?
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The main cast of Punishment Park (1971) includes Patrick Boland, Carmen Argenziano, Kent Foreman, Luke Johnson and Katherine Quittner. The film was directed by Peter Watkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Punishment Park released?
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Punishment Park was released on October 1, 1971 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Punishment Park worth watching?
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Punishment Park (1971) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 218 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Punishment Park?
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Yes. The official Punishment Park trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.