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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

People are the ultimate spectacle.

7.6

2h 0m

1969

“People are the ultimate spectacle.”

Synopsis

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

Trailer

Drama

dancingbased on novel or bookdance competitionboardwalkmarathonpregnant womanendurancedepression eraprize moneydance contestcontests and competitionsballroom

Cast & Crew

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

as Gloria Beatty

Michael Sarrazin

Michael Sarrazin

as Robert Syverton

Susannah York

Susannah York

as Alice LeBlanc

Gig Young

Gig Young

as Rocky Gravo

Red Buttons

Red Buttons

as Sailor

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie Bedelia

as Ruby Bates

Michael Conrad

Michael Conrad

as Rollo

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

as James Bates

Al Lewis

Al Lewis

as Turkey

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