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Punishment Park poster
S
Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 86.0 / 100
1971·Drama / Thriller·1h 31m

PUNISHMENT PARK

“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.

Above the Line
Peter Watkins·DirectorPeter Watkins·ScreenplayJoan Churchill·Director of PhotographyTerry Hodel·Editor
Cast
Patrick Boland·Tribunal DefendantCarmen Argenziano·Jay Kaufman (Tribunal Defendant)Kent Foreman·Lee Robert Brown (Tribunal Defendant)Luke Johnson·William Luke Valerio (Tribunal Defendant)Katherine Quittner·Nancy Jane Smith (Tribunal Defendant)Scott Turner·James Arthur Kohler (Tribunal Defendant)Stan Armsted·Charles Robbins (Tribunal Defendant)Mary Ellen Kleinhall·Allison Mitchner (Tribunal Defendant)Mark Keats·William C. Hoeger (Tribunal Chairman)Gladys Golden·Mary Jurgens (Tribunal Member)
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Peter Watkins·Director
Writing· 1
Peter Watkins·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Joan Churchill·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Terry Hodel·EditorPeter Watkins·Editor
Production· 1
Susan Martin·Producer
By the Numbers
86.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
92%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0D0D0D
#808080
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Grim, Urgent
Composition
Split
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster is divided into two main sections, both in black and white. The top section features a close-up of a young man's face, looking upwards with his”

thrillerdrama
Key Elements
HeadgearStraps
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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