They Shoot Horses, Don't They?(1969)
“People are the ultimate spectacle.”
Overview
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
Studio
Palomar Pictures International
Cast
Jane Fonda
as Gloria Beatty
Michael Sarrazin
as Robert Syverton
Susannah York
as Alice LeBlanc
Gig Young
as Rocky Gravo
Red Buttons
as Sailor
Bonnie Bedelia
as Ruby Bates
Michael Conrad
as Rollo
Bruce Dern
as James Bates
Al Lewis
as Turkey
Robert Fields
as Joel
Severn Darden
as Cecil
Allyn Ann McLerie
as Shirl
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1969
Runtime
2h 0m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Production Companies
Palomar Pictures International • ABC Pictures • Palomar Pictures
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Where can I watch They Shoot Horses, Don't They??▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969).
What is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? 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 directed They Shoot Horses, Don't They??▼
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was directed by Sydney Pollack and released in 1969. It is a drama film.
How long is They Shoot Horses, Don't They??▼
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
Who stars in They Shoot Horses, Don't They??▼
The cast of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? includes Jane Fonda as Gloria Beatty, Michael Sarrazin as Robert Syverton, Susannah York as Alice LeBlanc, Gig Young as Rocky Gravo, Red Buttons as Sailor and more.
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