They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

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.

US

Made in US

7.6/10

1969

Drama
ABCWinkler Films

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Cast

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

As Gloria Beatty

Michael Sarrazin

Michael Sarrazin

As Robert Syverton

Susannah York

Susannah York

As Alice LeBlanc

Gig Young

Gig Young

As Rocky Gravo

Red Buttons

Red Buttons

As Sailor

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie Bedelia

As Ruby Bates

Michael Conrad

Michael Conrad

As Rollo

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

As James Bates

Al Lewis

Al Lewis

As Turkey

Robert Fields

Robert Fields

As Joel

Severn Darden

Severn Darden

As Cecil

Allyn Ann McLerie

Allyn Ann McLerie

As Shirl

Madge Kennedy

Madge Kennedy

As Mrs. Laydon

Jacquelyn Hyde

Jacquelyn Hyde

As Jackie

Felice Orlandi

Felice Orlandi

As Mario

Art Metrano

Art Metrano

As Max

Gail Billings

Gail Billings

As Lillian

Lynn Willis

Lynn Willis

As Coley James

Maxine Greene

Maxine Greene

As Agnes

Mary Gregory

Mary Gregory

As Nurse

Robert Dunlap

Robert Dunlap

As College Boy

Paul Mantee

Paul Mantee

As Jiggs

Tim Herbert

Tim Herbert

As Doctor

Tom McFadden

Tom McFadden

As Second Trainer

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

Noble 'Kid' Chissell

As First Trainer

Ian Abercrombie

Ian Abercrombie

As Male Dancer #74 (Uncredited)

Teddy Buckner

Teddy Buckner

As Band Member (Uncredited)

Fritzi Burr

Fritzi Burr

As Nurse (Uncredited)

Minta Durfee

Minta Durfee

As Marathon Spectator (Uncredited)

Rudy Germane

Rudy Germane

As Marathon Spectator (uncredited)

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