Punishment Park
One of the most controversial films ever made.
1971 R 1h 28m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Punishment Park |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 20, 1971 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | R |
| Keywords | dystopia, military, desert, struggle for survival, found footage, soldier, police brutality, hostile, hippie, fake documentary, mock trial, mccarthyism |
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What is Punishment Park about?
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.
When was Punishment Park released?
Punishment Park was released on Jun 20, 1971 (status: Released).
Who directed Punishment Park?
Peter Watkins directed Punishment Park.
What is the TMDB rating of Punishment Park?
Punishment Park has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 219 votes.