They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

Name: They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Director: Sydney Pollack
Genre: Drama
Released: 1969-12-10
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Jane Fonda, Michael Sarrazin, Susannah York, Gig Young, Red Buttons

“People are the ultimate spectacle.”

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.