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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

“People are the ultimate spectacle.”

★ 7.6(373)19692h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Sydney Pollack
Release date: 1969-12-10
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Palomar Pictures International

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? — trailer

About They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a 1969 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Sydney Pollack, starring Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin and Susannah York. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 373 viewers. Below you can see where to watch They Shoot Horses, Don't They? in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

dancingbased on novel or bookdance competitionboardwalkmarathonpregnant womanendurancedepression eraprize moneydance contestcontests and competitionsballroomassisted suicidesanta monica, californiadepressed woman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch They Shoot Horses, Don't They? in South Africa?+

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? on Netflix?+

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is They Shoot Horses, Don't They??+

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in They Shoot Horses, Don't They??+

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? stars Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young and Red Buttons.

When did They Shoot Horses, Don't They? come out?+

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a 1969 movie directed by Sydney Pollack.

What genre is They Shoot Horses, Don't They??+

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is Drama film.

Who directed They Shoot Horses, Don't They??+

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was directed by Sydney Pollack.