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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:
Writing:
Stars:
- Sydney Pollack
Writing:
- James Poe
- Horace McCoy
- Robert E. Thompson
Stars:
Release Date: 1969-12-10
7.6/10
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 120
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Sailor
Male Dancer #74 (Uncredited)
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James Bates
Rocky Gravo
Shirl
Robert Syverton
Alice LeBlanc
Gloria Beatty
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Cecil
Mrs. Laydon
Jackie
First Trainer
Max
Nurse
Jiggs
Doctor
Nurse (Uncredited)
Marathon Spectator (Uncredited)
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