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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

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.

1969 |2h 0m |  Drama

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Jane Fonda

Gloria Beatty

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Michael Sarrazin

Robert Syverton

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Susannah York

Alice LeBlanc

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Gig Young

Rocky Gravo

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Red Buttons

Sailor

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Bonnie Bedelia

Ruby Bates

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Michael Conrad

Rollo

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Bruce Dern

James Bates

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Al Lewis

Turkey

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Severn Darden

Cecil

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Allyn Ann McLerie

Shirl

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Madge Kennedy

Mrs. Laydon

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Jacquelyn Hyde

Jackie

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Felice Orlandi

Mario

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Art Metrano

Max

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Mary Gregory

Nurse

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Paul Mantee

Jiggs

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Tim Herbert

Doctor

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Noble 'Kid' Chissell

First Trainer

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Ian Abercrombie

Male Dancer #74 (Uncredited)

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Fritzi Burr

Nurse (Uncredited)

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Minta Durfee

Marathon Spectator (Uncredited)

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Language

English

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