
Punishment Park
One of the most controversial films ever made.
1971 en 88 minutes
Rating: 7.3
Plot
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.
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)