They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

1969 · Movie · 2h 0m · PG

Drama

"People are the ultimate spectacle."

Overview

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.

Ratings
IMDb
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
82%
Metacritic
72/100
Key crew
Cast
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Themes
dancingbased on novel or bookdance competitionboardwalkmarathonpregnant womanendurancedepression eraprize moneydance contestcontests and competitionsballroom