They Shoot Horses, Don't They? movie poster

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

1969 · 2h · Released

PG 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.

7.6 The Movie Database
Read the book by Horace McCoy

Where to stream They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Streaming now in the United States on TCM.

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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Official Trailer #1 - Bruce Dern Movie (1969) HD

Top cast and crew

Sydney Pollack Director
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
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Frequently asked questions about They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Where can I watch They Shoot Horses, Don't They? in the United States?

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is available to stream on TCM in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

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What are the ratings for They Shoot Horses, Don't They??

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? scores 7.6 on The Movie Database.

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. Sydney Pollack is the director.

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

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? runs 2h (120 minutes).

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

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was released on December 10, 1969.

Which studio made They Shoot Horses, Don't They??

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was produced by Palomar Pictures International, ABC Pictures, and Palomar Pictures in the United States.

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