Movie·1969·2h 0m
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
People are the ultimate spectacle.
Directed By
Sydney Pollack
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
James Poe, Robert E. Thompson
Producer
Theodore B. Sills, Robert Chartoff
Cinematography
Philip H. Lathrop
Music
Johnny Green
Editor
Fredric Steinkamp
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
368 votes
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// cast
Cast
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
Bruce Dern
James Bates
Al Lewis
Turkey
Robert Fields
Joel
Severn Darden
Cecil
Allyn Ann McLerie
Shirl
Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Laydon
Jacquelyn Hyde
Jackie
Felice Orlandi
Mario
Art Metrano
Max
Gail Billings
Lillian
Lynn Willis
Coley James
// crew
Crew
Sydney Pollack
Director
James Poe
Screenplay
Theodore B. Sills
Executive Producer
Robert E. Thompson
Screenplay
Robert Chartoff
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Producer
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Johnny Green
Original Music Composer
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