Film
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
1969· PG· 2h 0m· Drama
“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.
1969-12-10
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorSydney Pollack
ScreenplayJames Poe
ProducerIrwin Winkler
Director of PhotographyPhilip H. Lathrop
Original Music ComposerJohnny Green
EditorFredric Steinkamp
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 23 crew)
Details
Released1969-12-10
Runtime2h 0m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosPalomar Pictures International · ABC Pictures · Palomar Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.6/10 · 374 votes
Original languageen
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