Movies
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
- December 10, 1969
- 120 min.
- Drama
- United States
United States
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.
Original title: They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
15
nominations
13%
winning rate
2
wins
British Academy Film Awards #24 - 1971
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Jane Fonda | — |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Gig Young | — |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Susannah York | Winner |
| Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles | Michael Sarrazin | — |
| Best Screenplay | James Poe, Robert E. Thompson | — |
| Best Film Editing | Fredric Steinkamp | — |
Academy Awards #42 - 1970
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Director | Sydney Pollack | — |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Jane Fonda | — |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Gig Young | Winner |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Susannah York | — |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | James Poe, Robert E. Thompson | — |
| Scoring of a Musical Picture - Original or Adaptation | Johnny Green, Albert Woodbury | — |
| Best Film Editing | Fredric Steinkamp | — |
| Best Production Design | Harry Horner, Frank R. McKelvy | — |
| Best Costume Design | Donfeld | — |
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