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DRAMA . 1969 . 2h 0m . English . 7.6/10

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.

Starring Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York

7.6/10

Rating

2h 0m

Runtime

1969

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? poster

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.

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Cast

Jane Fonda stars as Gloria Beatty in They Shoot Horses, Don't They?.

Year context

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? was released 57 years ago in 1969.

Overview

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...

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 0m.

CAST (20)

Jane Fonda

Michael Sarrazin

Michael Sarrazin

Robert Syverton

Susannah York

Gig Young

Red Buttons

Bonnie Bedelia

Michael Conrad

Bruce Dern

Al Lewis

Al Lewis

Turkey

Robert Fields

Robert Fields

Joel

Severn Darden

Severn Darden

Cecil

Allyn Ann McLerie

Allyn Ann McLerie

Madge Kennedy

Jacquelyn Hyde

Felice Orlandi

Art Metrano

GB

Gail Billings

Lillian

LW

Lynn Willis

Coley James

MG

Maxine Greene

Agnes

Mary Gregory

STUDIOS (5)

Palomar Pictures International ABC Pictures Palomar Pictures ABC Chartoff-Winkler Productions

DETAILS

Release

December 10, 1969

Status

Released

Runtime

120 min (2h 0m)

Language

English

Country

United States

Rating

7.6/10 (350 votes)

Popularity

3

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is They Shoot Horses, Don't They? about?

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.

How long is They Shoot Horses, Don't They??

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).

Who stars in They Shoot Horses, Don't They??

The cast of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? includes Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young, Red Buttons.

What is the rating of They Shoot Horses, Don't They??

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 350 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama