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The Cup (2011)

The Cup (2011)

Drama History

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

Release Date: 2011, November 13
Directors: Simon Wincer
Countries: Australia
Production: Screen Australia, Silver Lion Films, Film Victoria, Ingenious Broadcasting, Village Roadshow Pictures, Myriad Pictures
Cast: Stephen Curry, Laurence Brewer, Brendan Gleeson, Bill Hunter, Lachlan MacDonald, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Harli Ames, Daniel MacPherson, Janet Foye, Raj Sidhu, Ray Tiernan, Alan Hopgood

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.

Keywords:

based on true story sports horse racing jockey melbourne cup