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Punishment Park (1971)

Punishment Park (1971)

Drama Thriller

One of the most controversial films ever made.

Release Date: 1971, October 1
Directors: Peter Watkins
Countries: United States of America
Production: Churchill Films, Françoise Films, Chartwell
Cast: Jack London, Carmen Argenziano, Tom Kemp, Bruce McGuire, Michelle Johnson, Dennis Wilson, Jim Bohan, Mark Keats, Brian Hart, Bob Franklin, Norman Sinclair, Lee Marks

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.

Keywords:

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