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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

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.

19692h 0mPGDrama

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About They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Directors
Sydney Pollack
Cast
Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young, Red Buttons, Bonnie Bedelia
Genres
Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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