They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Where to Watch They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) (Legally)

People are the ultimate spectacle.
Dec 10, 1969 US 120 min PG
7.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
367 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1969).

It sits in the Drama space and is paced for about 120 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.6/10 from about 367 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

dancing, based on novel or book, dance competition, boardwalk, marathon, pregnant woman, endurance, depression era, prize money, dance contest, contests and competitions, ballroom

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Jane Fonda
as Gloria Beatty
Michael Sarrazin
as Robert Syverton
Susannah York
as Alice LeBlanc
Gig Young
as Rocky Gravo
Red Buttons
as Sailor
Bonnie Bedelia
as Ruby Bates
Bruce Dern
as James Bates
Al Lewis
as Turkey