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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

PG19692hSydney Pollack
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 72

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"People are the ultimate spectacle."

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.

Drama
DancingBased On Novel Or BookDance CompetitionBoardwalkMarathonPregnant WomanEnduranceDepression EraPrize MoneyDance Contest

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Frequently asked questions

What is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) about?

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.

Who stars in They Shoot Horses, Don't They??

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? stars Jane Fonda (Gloria Beatty), Michael Sarrazin (Robert Syverton), Susannah York (Alice LeBlanc), Gig Young (Rocky Gravo), Red Buttons (Sailor). The film was directed by Sydney Pollack.

How long is They Shoot Horses, Don't They??

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1969. It is rated PG.

Is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? worth watching?

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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