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

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  • Dec 10, 1969
  • 2h
  • PG

7.6/10

TMDB user score
389 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a 1969 drama film directed by Sydney Pollack. Its leading cast includes Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin and Susannah York. It runs for 2 hours.

Synopsis

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
7.6/10 from 389 TMDB votes

Trailer

They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Official Trailer #1 - Bruce Dern Movie (1969) HD · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Jane Fonda Gloria Beatty
  • Michael Sarrazin Robert Syverton
  • Susannah York Alice LeBlanc
  • Gig Young Rocky Gravo
  • Red Buttons Sailor
  • Bonnie Bedelia Ruby Bates
  • Michael Conrad Rollo
  • Bruce Dern James Bates
  • Al Lewis Turkey
  • Robert Fields Joel
  • Severn Darden Cecil
  • Allyn Ann McLerie Shirl
  • Madge Kennedy Mrs. Laydon
  • Jacquelyn Hyde Jackie
  • Felice Orlandi Mario
  • Art Metrano Max
  • Gail Billings Lillian
  • Lynn Willis Coley James

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