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

People are the ultimate spectacle.

  • 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.

Rating
7.6 / 10 (389 votes)
Release date
December 10, 1969
Runtime
2h 00m
Language
English
Director
Sydney Pollack
Status
Released
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  • Michael SarrazinRobert Syverton
  • Susannah YorkAlice LeBlanc
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  • Red ButtonsSailor
  • Bonnie BedeliaRuby Bates
  • Michael ConradRollo
  • Bruce DernJames Bates
  • Al LewisTurkey
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