They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)
People are the ultimate spectacle.
Starring Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York
Directed by Sydney Pollack
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.
Runtime: 120 min.
Rating: 7.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama
Keywords: dancing,great depression,marathon dance contest,ballroom,santa monica california
Cast
Gloria
Robert
Alice
Rocky
Sailor
Rudy
Rollo
James
Turkey
Cecil
Shirl
Mrs. Laydon
Mario
Joel
Jackie
Male Dancer #74