(1971)Directed by Peter Watkins88 min · RDrama, Thriller

“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.

Patrick Bolandas Tribunal Defendant

Carmen Argenzianoas Jay Kaufman (Tribunal Defendant)

Kent Foremanas Lee Robert Brown (Tribunal Defendant)

Luke Johnsonas William Luke Valerio (Tribunal Defendant)

Katherine Quittneras Nancy Jane Smith (Tribunal Defendant)

Scott Turneras James Arthur Kohler (Tribunal Defendant)

Stan Armstedas Charles Robbins (Tribunal Defendant)

Mary Ellen Kleinhallas Allison Mitchner (Tribunal Defendant)

Mark Keatsas William C. Hoeger (Tribunal Chairman)

Gladys Goldenas Mary Jurgens (Tribunal Member)

Sanford Goldenas Senator Harris (Tribunal Member)

George Gregoryas Mr. Keagan (Tribunal Member)

Norman Sinclairas Tribunal Member

Sigmund Richas Prof. Hazlett

Paul Rosensteinas Tribunal Member

Lee Marksas Federal Agent

Sandy Coxas Stenographer

Frederic Franklynas Defense Attorney

Ross Brieglebas Tribunal Doctor

Joe Hudginsas Chief Tribunal Marshall

Rodger Greeneas Tribunal Marshall

Tom Kempas Tribunal Marshall

Harry McKassonas Tribunal Marshall

Harold Beaulieuas Defendant in the Desert (Militant)