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

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.

Directing:
  • Sydney Pollack

Writing:
  • James Poe
  • Horace McCoy
  • Robert E. Thompson

Stars:
Release Date: 1969-12-10
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 120
Michael Conrad
Michael Conra...
Rollo
Red Buttons
Red Buttons
Sailor
Ian Abercrombie
Ian Abercromb...
Male Dancer #74 (Uncredited)
Bonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedeli...
Ruby Bates
Bruce Dern
Bruce Dern
James Bates
Gig Young
Gig Young
Rocky Gravo
Allyn Ann McLerie
Allyn Ann McL...
Shirl
Michael Sarrazin
Michael Sarra...
Robert Syverton
Susannah York
Susannah York
Alice LeBlanc
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda
Gloria Beatty
Felice Orlandi
Felice Orland...
Mario
Al Lewis
Al Lewis
Turkey
Severn Darden
Severn Darden
Cecil
Madge Kennedy
Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Laydon
Jacquelyn Hyde
Jacquelyn Hyd...
Jackie
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Noble 'Kid' C...
First Trainer
Art Metrano
Art Metrano
Max
Mary Gregory
Mary Gregory
Nurse
Paul Mantee
Paul Mantee
Jiggs
Tim Herbert
Tim Herbert
Doctor
Fritzi Burr
Fritzi Burr
Nurse (Uncredited)
Minta Durfee
Minta Durfee
Marathon Spectator (Uncredited)
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