MOVIE
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
People are the ultimate spectacle.
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.
ERA & CONTEXT
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? in its release era
Released in 1969, They Shoot Horses, Don't They? sits inside the 1960s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.
- Release
- 1969-12-10
- Rating
- PG
- TMDB score
- 7.6/10
- Original language
- EN
- Status
- Released
- Production
- United States of America
- Studio
- Palomar Pictures International, ABC Pictures, Palomar Pictures
People behind the title
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