The Cup (2012)

  • PG
  • 05/11/2012 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 46m

Two brothers. One dream. The odds were incredible. And the story is true.

Overview

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.

Simon Wincer

Director, Writer

Eric O'Keefe

Writer

Cast

Stephen Curry's headshot

Stephen Curry

Damien Oliver
Brendan Gleeson's headshot

Brendan Gleeson

Dermot Weld
Tom Burlinson's headshot

Tom Burlinson

Dave Phillips
Jodi Gordon's headshot

Jodi Gordon

Trish Oliver
Daniel MacPherson's headshot

Daniel MacPherson

Jason Oliver
Martin Sacks's headshot

Martin Sacks

Neil Pinner
Alice Parkinson's headshot

Alice Parkinson

Jenny
Shaun Micallef's headshot

Shaun Micallef

Lee Freedman

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