They Shoot Horses, Don't They? 1969

Sydney Pollack shot some of the frightening derby sequences himself, donning a pair of roller skates to get right in the action with the frantically heel/toe-ing actors.
This film took the record for the most Academy Award nominations without a nomination for Best Picture: 9.

For several powerful reasons THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? qualifies not only as the best film of 1969 but as one of the great and enduring treasures of its era. This is movie-making at its most intimate and mature, but with rich sociological and historical overtones. It is an emotional powerhouse of a film, offering Jane Fonda her first real chance to prove what a gifted dramatic actress she is. That she would soon be seen as the best actress in films is well-known, but if you want to see a great actress in a classic performance, this is one of the best opportunities you'll ever have. Powerhouse of a film, 5 November 2005Author: JSlack-2 from USA