They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Drama · 1970 · 2h

Movie

7.6/10 · TMDB

People are the ultimate spectacle.

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

Jane FondaGloria Beatty
Michael SarrazinRobert Syverton
Susannah YorkAlice LeBlanc
Gig YoungRocky Gravo
Red ButtonsSailor
Bonnie BedeliaRuby Bates
Michael ConradRollo
Bruce DernJames Bates
Al LewisTurkey
Robert FieldsJoel
Severn DardenCecil
Allyn Ann McLerieShirl
Madge KennedyMrs. Laydon
Jacquelyn HydeJackie
Felice OrlandiMario

Information

Release date
17 July 1970
Director
Sydney Pollack
Genres
Drama
Runtime
2h
Country of origin
United States

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