Hundreds of poor people compete in a dance marathon spanning over months with only a few short breaks, in order to win the much needed prize pool.

Ben Romero’s review published on Letterboxd: This review may contain spoilers. Favorites: Alien (1979), Pulp Fiction (1994), They Shoot Horses, Don't They? before he is locked up in jail. Perhaps a bit heavy-handed in its symbolism, but They Shoot Horses, Don't They?

With his 1935 novel, writer Horace McCoy may have hit upon the most effective metaphor in 20th century literature for the nightmare show that is contemporary existence. I can handle the truth. It was nominated for nine Academy Awards. 1969 ★★★★½ . 1969. was adapted for a film of the same title in 1969, with a screenplay by Robert E. Thompson and James Poe. 356 films watched.

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Jane Fonda and Michael Sarrazin in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Review by Ben Romero. They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Review by twin_cinema. TSPDT: They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is dedicated to the art of motion picture film-making and most specifically to that one particular individual calling the shots from behind the camera - the film director. They Shoot Horses, Don't They? You have to wait until the end, but its worth it just to hear the title.

A brutal look at desperation and the human will to survive at all odds, They Shoot Horses, Don't They is a haunting film from director Sydney Pollack. 1969 ★★★★ Watched Apr 04, 2020. twin_cinema’s review published on Letterboxd: All films should say the title of the film at some point during their runtime. The material is simple and irresistible, and Sydney Pollack stages it well (though without transcending the essential superficiality of his talent). Alice really said I'm washin me and my clothes. 1,000 Greatest Films (2018 Revision) is nevertheless a truly devastating, nihilistic and gripping work from start to finish. When a cop asks Robert why he did it, Robert says, "she asked me to - they shoot horses, don't they?"

Alongside each director's name (in brackets) is the position each director held in January 2019's version. As per the 1,000 Greatest Films, this list has been compiled from a large resource of film lists.Additionally, also factored in are many 'Best Director' polls. (1969) Robert shoots her and is taken in by the police (meanwhile his misery at the death of his only friend is viewed by a circle of rubberneckers from the streets, despite the police trying to block off the death site). They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Listed below are, according to TSPDT's calculations, the 250 most critically acclaimed filmmakers of all-time. is nevertheless a truly devastating, nihilistic and gripping work from start to finish. was written in 1935, in the depths of the Great Depression. Filmandera uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. Set during a dance marathon during the depression, in which contestants dance until they no longer can as couples … "I'm tired of losing..." YOWZA! Home; Directors; 1,000 Greatest Films; 21st Century; 1,000 Noir Films; About; TSPDT. The film, directed by Sydney Pollack, stars Michael Sarrazin as Robert, Jane Fonda as Gloria, and Gig Young as the dance marathon emcee.