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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

1969 · Film · 120 min

Directed by Sydney Pollack

Drama

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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  1. NeutralPopAlongKidJul 31, 2022

    One of the cited sources was made into a popular movie in 1969, "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?"[0], nominated for many awards at the time. I remember watching it when released and being mildly horrified by the way the marathons were operated (assuming it was somewhat historically accurate, which TFA seems to confirm).

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065088

    edit: fixed URL