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

PG · 1969-12-10 · 2h 0m · EN
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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.

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Sydney PollackDirector

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Jane FondaJane FondaGloria BeattyMichael SarrazinMichael SarrazinRobert SyvertonSusannah YorkSusannah YorkAlice LeBlancGig YoungGig YoungRocky GravoRed ButtonsRed ButtonsSailorBonnie BedeliaBonnie BedeliaRuby BatesMichael ConradMichael ConradRolloBruce DernBruce DernJames BatesAl LewisAl LewisTurkeySevern DardenSevern DardenCecilAllyn Ann McLerieAllyn Ann McLerieShirlMadge KennedyMadge KennedyMrs. Laydon

Keywords

Based on novel or bookGreat depressionDancingSanta monica californiaMarathon dance contestBallroomDance contest

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Great Depression · DancingDialogue densityDramaDirector preference91142Actor preference215529 · 272591 · 212059Country preferenceUs

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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.

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

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has a runtime of 120 minutes.