Movie Description
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
(1969)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sydney Pollack
- Producer : Robert Chartoff,Irwin Winkler
- Editor : Fredric Steinkamp
- Cast : Jane Fonda,Michael Sarrazin,Susannah York,Gig Young,Red Buttons,Bonnie Bedelia,Michael Conrad,Bruce Dern,Al Lewis,Robert Fields,Severn Darden,Allyn Ann McLerie,Madge Kennedy,Jacquelyn Hyde,Felice Orlandi,Art Metrano,Gail Billings,Lynn Willis,Maxine Greene,Mary Gregory,Robert Dunlap,Paul Mantee,Tim Herbert,Tom McFadden,Noble 'Kid' Chissell,Ian Abercrombie,Teddy Buckner,Fritzi Burr,Minta Durfee,Rudy Germane
Cast
Gloria Beatty
Robert Syverton
Alice LeBlanc
Rocky Gravo
Sailor
Ruby Bates
Rollo
James Bates
Turkey
Joel
Cecil
Shirl
Mrs. Laydon
Jackie
Mario
Max
Lillian
Coley James
Agnes
Nurse
College Boy
Jiggs
Doctor
Second Trainer
First Trainer
Male Dancer #74 (Uncredited)
Band Member (Uncredited)
Nurse (Uncredited)
Marathon Spectator (Uncredited)
Marathon Spectator (uncredited)
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The American
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Facts
Original TitleThey Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Status Released
Release Information
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1969-12-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 00m
Production CompaniesPalomar Pictures International,ABC Pictures,Palomar Pictures,ABC,Winkler Films
Genres
- Drama
