They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969)

1969-12-10 · 120 min · Rating 7.58/10 (358 votes)

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.

Drama
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