Punishment Park

1971 · directed by Peter Watkins

Rating
82/100
Hit
yes

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.

Punishment Park (1971), directed by Peter Watkins, rates 82/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

More from Peter Watkins

  1. Edvard Munch (1974) — 86/100 · hit
  2. Culloden (1964) — 85/100 · TV film, not counted
  3. The War Game (1966) — 84/100 · hit

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