United States during the Great Depression. A dance marathon with main prize of $ 1,500 is a chance for many people to change their lives. Many couples take part in it, dancing day and night, with only short breaks allowd by the rules.
The film shows the human weakness, desperation and cruelty, the characters are crossing their personal boundaries and barriers. Gloria, the main character of the film, is desperate but also strong and ruthless, her partner Robert is silent and full of compassion. For variety and fun of the audience organizers have prepared additional races for the dancers. Only the strongest will remain on the dance floor, but will they be the winners?
Very good Sydney Pollack movie, with a great part of Gloria played by Jane Fonda. The film is a metaphor for the ruthlessness of modern society and is up-to-date even today. Very clearly shows the realities of the 1930s, the dance hall with music and lights darkened, but above all the human drama and struggle with their weaknesses.
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