They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (film)

"I may not know a winner when I see one, but I sure as hell can spot a loser."

"You know somethin', Turkey? My old man never got out of the fourth grade. When it came to people, he didn't know his ass from his elbow. You know what he was? He was a faith healer. I used to travel the circuit with him. I was the one he healed. I was the shill to get the crowd set up. "Walk, my boy. When I lay my hand on you, you will walk." You will walk. Sodden old bastard. He thought it was him they believed in, but it was me."

"Here they are again, folks! These wonderful, wonderful kids! Still struggling! Still hoping! As the clock of fate ticks away, the dance of destiny continues! The marathon goes on, and on, and on! HOW LONG CAN THEY LAST?!"

"Jane Fonda - Gloria Beatty"

"Michael Sarrazin - Robert Syverton"

"Susannah York - Alice LeBlanc"

"Gig Young - Rocky Graver"

"Red Buttons - Harry Kline"

"Bonnie Bedelia - Ruby"

"Bruce Dern - James"

"Allyn Ann McLerie - Shirley"

"Robert Fields - Joel Girard"

"Michael Conrad - Rollo"

"Al Lewis - Turkey"

"Madge Kennedy - Mrs. Laydon"