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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)
Director: Sydney Pollack
Cast: Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young
Runtime120 min
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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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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a critically acclaimed 1969 film directed by Sydney Pollack that depicts the harsh realities of the Great Depression through the lens of a grueling dance marathon competition. The film was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Susannah York's performance. Audiences have responded positively to the film's bleak yet powerful portrayal, as evidenced by its 7.7/10 rating on IMDb.
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They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a 1969 American psychological drama film directed by Sydney Pollack, from a screenplay written by Robert E. Thompson and James Poe, based on Horace McCoy's 1935 novel. It stars Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young, Bonnie Bedelia, and Red Buttons. It focuses on a disparate group of individuals desperate to win a Depression-era dance marathon and an opportunistic emcee who urges them on.
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