THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? (1969) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Sidney Pollack

 

Written by - James Poe, Robert E. Thompson (based on a novel by Horace McCoy)

 

Starring - Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York

 

 

 

"The story of a gruelling dance marathon in the depression era, and of how the lives of the contestants intevtwining dramatically as the contest progresses.A down and gritty dark comedy with elements that still feel very inherent to this day. Pollack's film is well staged and its impact on the viewer is aided by some truly great performances by the cast."

 

 

Drama, USA