One of the most controversial films ever made.
Original title
Punishment Park
Released
10/1/1971
Origin country
US
Genre
Drama, Thriller
Production companies
Churchill Films, Chartwell, Françoise Films
Budget
$95,000.00
Revenue
—
Runtime
1hr 28min
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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