The Cup
“Two brothers. One dream. The odds were incredible. And the story is true.”
5.5/ 10IMDb5.719
20111h 46mPG
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.
Top-billed cast
- EEddie McGuire
- GGreg Carroll
- AAmanda LaBonte
- CClaire Chitham
- SScott Parmeter
- BBrenda Addie
- CColleen Hewett
- SStephen Curry
- TTony Rickards
- TTory West
Crew
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Writers
- Russell Haig, Simon Wincer, Eric O'Keefe
- Producers
- Peter DeRauch, Lance Hool, David Lee, Simon Wincer, Kirk D'Amico
- Production
- Screen Australia, Silver Lion Films, Film Victoria, Ingenious Broadcasting, Village Roadshow Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cup rated?
The Cup has an audience rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 19 votes.
Who directed The Cup?
The Cup was directed by Simon Wincer.
When was The Cup released?
The Cup was released in 2011.
