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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

1969

Sydney Pollack

1969·M·United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore

The lives of a disparate group of contestants intertwine in a grueling and inhumane dance marathon.

Cast

Jane Fonda·Michael Sarrazin·Susannah York·Gig Young

Producers

Robert Chartoff·Johnny Green·Theodore B. Sills·Irwin Winkler

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

1 win · 7 nominations

Wins (1)

Best Picture

National Board of Review, USA (1970)

Best Film

Nominations (7)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1971)

Best Film Editing

Fredric Steinkamp
Golden Globes, USA (1970)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Best Director

Golden Globes, USA (1970)

Best Director

Sydney Pollack
Academy Awards, USA (1970)

Best Director

Sydney Pollack

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (1971)

Best Screenplay

James PoeRobert E. Thompson

Best Actress

Golden Globes, USA (1970)

Best Actress - Drama

Jane Fonda
Academy Awards, USA (1970)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Jane Fonda