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

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PG 2 hrDec 10th, 1969Drama
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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.
StarringJane FondaMichael SarrazinSusannah York
DirectorSydney Pollack

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 10th, 1969 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 12th, 1999 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Theodore B. Sills
Production Companies:Palomar Pictures International
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookdancingpregnant womandance competitionmarathonenduranceassisted suicidebleakperiod filmgun death