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

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.

Directing:
  • Sydney Pollack

Writing:
  • Horace McCoy
  • Robert E. Thompson
  • James Poe

Stars:
Release Date: 1969-12-10
themoviedb icon 7.6/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 120

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Michael Conrad
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Gig Young
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Rocky Gravo
Bonnie Bedelia
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Ruby Bates
Ian Abercrombie
Ian Abercromb...
Male Dancer #74 (Uncredited)
Allyn Ann McLerie
Allyn Ann McL...
Shirl
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Gloria Beatty
Michael Sarrazin
Michael Sarra...
Robert Syverton
Susannah York
Susannah York
Alice LeBlanc
Red Buttons
Red Buttons
Sailor
Bruce Dern
Bruce Dern
James Bates
Severn Darden
Severn Darden
Cecil
Madge Kennedy
Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Laydon
Felice Orlandi
Felice Orland...
Mario
Jacquelyn Hyde
Jacquelyn Hyd...
Jackie
Kenner G. Kemp
Kenner G. Kem...
Philo McCullough
Philo McCullo...
Cynthia Myers
Cynthia Myers
Art Metrano
Art Metrano
Max
Mary Gregory
Mary Gregory
Nurse
Paul Mantee
Paul Mantee
Jiggs
Tim Herbert
Tim Herbert
Doctor
Noble
Noble "Kid" C...
First Trainer
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Noble 'Kid' C...
First Trainer
Fritzi Burr
Fritzi Burr
Nurse (Uncredited)
Minta Durfee
Minta Durfee
Marathon Spectator (Uncredited)
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