

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.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) is a drama film directed by Sydney Pollack. It stars Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, and Susannah York. The film runs for 2 hours. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 378 votes.

Jane Fonda
Gloria Beatty

Michael Sarrazin
Robert Syverton

Susannah York
Alice LeBlanc

Gig Young
Rocky Gravo

Red Buttons
Sailor

Bonnie Bedelia
Ruby Bates

Michael Conrad
Rollo

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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? stars Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, and Gig Young, and was directed by Sydney Pollack.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has a runtime of 2 hours.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was released in 1969.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a drama film.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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