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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

1969-12-10 · 120 min · ★ 7.6

Drama

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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Directors
Sydney Pollack
Production companies
Palomar Pictures International, ABC Pictures, Palomar Pictures, ABC, Winkler Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jane FondaJane FondaGloria Beatty
Michael SarrazinMichael SarrazinRobert Syverton
Susannah YorkSusannah YorkAlice LeBlanc
Gig YoungGig YoungRocky Gravo
Red ButtonsRed ButtonsSailor
Bonnie BedeliaBonnie BedeliaRuby Bates
Michael ConradMichael ConradRollo
Bruce DernBruce DernJames Bates
Al LewisAl LewisTurkey
Robert FieldsRobert FieldsJoel
Severn DardenSevern DardenCecil
Allyn Ann McLerieAllyn Ann McLerieShirl
Madge KennedyMadge KennedyMrs. Laydon
Jacquelyn HydeJacquelyn HydeJackie
Felice OrlandiFelice OrlandiMario
Art MetranoArt MetranoMax
Gail BillingsLillian
Lynn WillisColey James
Maxine GreeneAgnes
Mary GregoryNurse

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