Heavy Horse Pull
Seen it?1977 | 15 min | Documentary
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for people who get choked up at a comeback and anyone who's ever talked to their pet. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 15 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
This short documentary offers a humorous look at horse-pulling contests in Ontario and the people who prepare for them. We travel from the farm to the contest, where excitement runs high and the quips do not lack in local colour. Which of these magnificent creatures will be able to pull the heaviest load and win the prize?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 301 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roberta King, Ronald Squire