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Punishment Park

Punishment Park

19711ч 28мин15+
7.3
(198)

"One of the most controversial films ever made."

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.

Director:Peter Watkins

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Basic Info

StatusReleased
Release DateOctober 1, 1971
Age Rating15+
Original Languageen
Budget95 000 щ.д.

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Vote Count198
Popularity1

Languages

English

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Churchill Films

Françoise Films

Chartwell

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Writers

Peter Watkins

Producers

Susan Martin

Composer

Paul Motian

Cinematography

Joan Churchill

Editor

Terry Hodel

Keywords

police brutalityhippiedystopiasoldierstruggle for survivaldesertfake documentarymilitaryfound footagemock trialmccarthyismhostileaggressivepolitical repressionmurder huntsurvival competitionmurdered by a policemanwarpseudo-documentaryunited states of america (usa)young activistsunited states policehybrid found footage

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