Drama based on Horace McCoy's novel exploring the desperation of couples competing in one of Hollywood's dance marathons in the Depression years. Everyone's reason for participating is simple - three meals a day and a chance to win the 1,500 dollar prize. The marathon becomes a microcosm of life with its myriad subplots and characters' lives intertwining. Gig Young won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
Credits
Gloria - Jane Fonda
Robert - Michael Sarrazin
Alice - Susannah York
Rocky - Gig Young
Sailor - Red Buttons
Ruby - Bonnie Bedelia
Rollo - Michael Conrad
James - Bruce Dern
Turkey - Al Lewis
Joel - Robert Fields
Director - Sydney Pollack
Producer - Irwin Winkler
Producer - Robert Chartoff
Writer - James Poe
Writer - Robert E Thompson
I most have watched this so early on in life that I'd no awareness of Susannah York's presence. Must have been before I'd watched 'The Killing of Sister Georgie'
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