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They Shoot Horses, Don't They?Rating:
Release Date: 26 October, 1999 Retail Price: $14.98 Sorry, this product is not currently available. Cast: Complete Cast (13 total) |
They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Reviews
" It isn't a contest. It's a show. "
The story opens at the height of the Depression in a seedy, boardwalk auditorium. A Dance Marathon is about to begin; couples who have neither money nor hope will compete for a prize of $1500 for dancing the longest - virtually non-stop. We get to know and empathize with several couples as they dance for hours, days, and even weeks before a strange crowd of spectators who throw pennies and cheer for the "show." Bitter and tired-of-life Gloria (Jane Fonda) is paired with Robert (Michael Sarrazin), a wide-eyed innocent from the country. The marathon is incredibly grueling and dehumanizing, and that's just the way the manic host (Oscar winner Gig Young) likes it.
This is a fascinating look at the dance marathons that really took place during the Depression, when people were willing to risk their health (and their lives) for the meals that were provided and a chance at the money. Each of the dancers we meet is unique, sympathetic, and believable. Fonda gives a masterful performance as the hopeless Gloria. At the end, she utters the wonderfull and haunting title line. Sarrazin is good, but doesn't quite have the star quality that Fonda does.
It's a sad film that brings to mind the days when bored Romans watched bloodied gladiators fight to the death. The story is fittingly left unresolved, just like the bleak lives of the contestants. I recommend this outstanding film, directed by Sydney Pollack.
Kona
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