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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, 1969
English
USA
Profile of They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
The mood of They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is disturbing, bleak, and gloomy. The plot centers around social decay, being down on your luck, and contests and competitions. It is a drama and period movie. Stylistically, They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The pacing is slow. They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is set in the USA. It happens in the 1930s. It is based on a book. They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is known for being essential viewing, critically acclaimed, and an Oscar winner.
Summary of They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Sydney Pollack's dark and impassioned adaptation of Horace McCoy's novel examines the limits of devotion and endurance. The intricately interwoven plot centers on a marathon dance contest that takes place in the 1930s during the Great Depression. The poverty-stricken participants struggle to keep their footing in order to survive the hard times, with hope for the cash prize the sole reason for continuing to dance. The tragic competitors are an effective mirror for the American ideals of the time and the overwhelming feeling of disenchantment. Filled with dramatic tension and moving performances, THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? is harrowing and unforgettable.
Jane Fonda gives a particularly moving performance as Gloria Beatty, a girl bent on self-destruction, and Gig Young gives an Oscar-winning performance as Rocky, the sleazy master of ceremonies who has gathered the contestants together under the pretense of providing an ample cash reward of more than a thousand dollars.
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| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 10 December 1969 |
| Runtime: | 129 min |
| Awards: | Academy Awards |
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as Gloria Beatty
as Robert Syverton
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