Despite the constant streams of sweat on display here, there is something physically and emotionally arid about this two hours of cinematic torture. With the depression in full swing, the down-at-heart “Gloria” (Jane Fonda) heads to California in the hope of becoming a starlet. Meantime, equally disheartened “Robert” (Michael Sarazin) is frustrated that he can’t make a career at the other end of the camera.…
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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
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FAQ about They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
What is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? about?
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.
When was They Shoot Horses, Don't They? released?
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was released in 1969.
What genres does They Shoot Horses, Don't They? belong to?
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in They Shoot Horses, Don't They??
The cast of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? includes Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young, Red Buttons.