Pull Like A Dog(2016)
Irish rowing brothers Gary and Paul O'Donovan
Pull Like A Dog Synopsis
A documentary film looking back at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, including rowing brothers Gary and Paul O'Donovan, who won silver medals at the games. In August 2016 Gary and Paul O’Donovan, two young rowers from West Cork in Ireland, came from nowhere to become household names after bolting their way to silver medal success at the Rio Olympics. Not only did they become the first ever Irish rowers to bring home Olympic medals but within a week Paul also went on to become the fastest singles lightweight rower on the planet by winning gold at the World Championships. With catch phrases like ‘Pull Like A Dog’ and ‘Stheak and Spuds’ these two young men have succeeded in warming the hearts of a nation.
Pull Like A Dog (2016) is a documentary film directed by Adrian McCarthy, released on December 27, 2016 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Gary O'Donovan and Paul O'Donovan.
- Director:
- Adrian McCarthy
- Production:
- RTÉ, Wildfire Films
- Status:
- Released
Pull Like A Dog (2016) Trailer
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Pull Like A Dog Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Adrian McCarthy.
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The main cast of Pull Like A Dog (2016) includes Gary O'Donovan and Paul O'Donovan. The film was directed by Adrian McCarthy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Pull Like A Dog was released on December 27, 2016 and runs for 53m.
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