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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
★ 7.6/10•1969•2h 0m•PG•Drama

People are the ultimate spectacle.

In the midst of the Great Depression, manipulative emcee Rocky enlists contestants for a dance marathon offering a $1,500 cash prize. Among them are a failed actress, a middle-aged sailor, a delusional blonde and a pregnant girl.

James Poe · Screenplay

Sydney Pollack · Director

Robert E. Thompson · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 0m
LanguageEN
Release DateDec 10, 1969

Actors

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Gloria Beatty

Michael Sarrazin

Michael Sarrazin

Robert Syverton

Susannah York

Susannah York

Alice LeBlanc

Gig Young

Gig Young

Rocky Gravo

Red Buttons

Red Buttons

Sailor

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie Bedelia

Ruby Bates

Michael Conrad

Michael Conrad

Rollo

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

James Bates

Al Lewis

Al Lewis

Turkey

Robert Fields

Robert Fields

Joel

Severn Darden

Severn Darden

Cecil

Allyn Ann McLerie

Allyn Ann McLerie

Shirl

Madge Kennedy

Madge Kennedy

Mrs. Laydon

Jacquelyn Hyde

Jacquelyn Hyde

Jackie

Felice Orlandi

Felice Orlandi

Mario

Art Metrano

Art Metrano

Max

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