The Cup
At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver, a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident, hauntingly reflecting of the way their father died 27 years earlier. After suffering through a series of discouraging defeats, Damien teams with Irish trainer Dermot Weld, and triumphs at the 2002 Melbourne Cup in one of the most thrilling finales in sporting history.
- Overview
- Cast
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The Cup
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 13, 2011
Runtime
1h 46m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
58%
Original Title
The Cup
Production Companies
Screen Australia, Silver Lion Films, Film Victoria, Ingenious Broadcasting, Village Roadshow Pictures, Myriad Pictures
Director
Simon Wincer
Description
At the heart of this true story is Damien Oliver, a young jockey who loses his only brother in a tragic racing accident, hauntingly reflecting of the way their father died 27 years earlier. After suffering through a series of discouraging defeats, Damien teams with Irish trainer Dermot Weld, and triumphs at the 2002 Melbourne Cup in one of the most thrilling finales in sporting history.
