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People are the ultimate spectacle.

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

7.619692h 0mPG

Drama

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.

Directed by Sydney Pollack

Behind the scenes

Movie screenshots & stills

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CAST

The people behind the story

Jane Fonda

Jane FondaGloria Beatty

Michael Sarrazin

Michael SarrazinRobert Syverton

Susannah York

Susannah YorkAlice LeBlanc

Gig Young

Gig YoungRocky Gravo

Red Buttons

Red ButtonsSailor

Bonnie Bedelia

Bonnie BedeliaRuby Bates

Michael Conrad

Michael ConradRollo

Bruce Dern

Bruce DernJames Bates