The Cup

20111h 46min

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.

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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.

Released
November 13, 2011
Runtime
1h 46min
Director
Simon Wincer
Genre
DramaHistory
Language
English
Production
Screen Australia, Silver Lion Films, Film Victoria, Ingenious Broadcasting, Village Roadshow Pictures, Myriad Pictures
Cast
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