Best Movies Guide: Why They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Still Matters
A TMDB-backed guide to They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. People are the ultimate spectacle.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Cast
Jane Fonda as Gloria Beatty; Michael Sarrazin as Robert Syverton; Susannah York as Alice LeBlanc; Gig Young as Rocky Gravo; Red Buttons as Sailor; Bonnie Bedelia as Ruby Bates; Michael Conrad as Rollo; Bruce Dern as James Bates
About They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
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.
More like They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
- Peaceful Warrior
- Awakenings
- The Entertainer
- You Got Served
- Bunny Lake Is Missing
- Origin
- Last Breath
- Walk. Ride. Rodeo.
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch They Shoot Horses, Don't They??
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of They Shoot Horses, Don't They??
Jane Fonda as Gloria Beatty; Michael Sarrazin as Robert Syverton; Susannah York as Alice LeBlanc; Gig Young as Rocky Gravo; Red Buttons as Sailor; Bonnie Bedelia as Ruby Bates; Michael Conrad as Rollo; Bruce Dern as James Bates
Is this They Shoot Horses, Don't They? guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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