They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)

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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? on IMDb 7.9/10 13,653 votes

Released:
1969-12-10

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.

Director:
Sydney Pollack

Runtime:
2h 0min

Genre:
Drama

  • Cast:
  • Jane Fonda
    as
    Gloria Beatty
  • Michael Sarrazin
    as
    Robert Syverton
  • Susannah York
    as
    Alice LeBlanc
  • Gig Young
    as
    Rocky Gravo
  • Red Buttons
    as
    Sailor