They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
1969
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
American Broadcasting Company
Based on
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films, National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Setting
California
Filming locations
Santa Monica
Trailer
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Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 2002 generic
- BAFTA Awards 1971 generic
- Academy Awards 1970 academy_award
- National Board of Review 1970 generic
- Directors Guild of America 1969 generic
Titles
| Original title | They Shoot Horses, Don't They? | |
| Québec French title | On achève bien les chevaux |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1970) | 8 releases, 1970: ABC Records, Stateside |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
