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The Cup (2011)

Poster for The Cup

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Simon Wincer
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    Damien Oliver Stephen Curry
  • Profile picture of Brendan Gleeson
    Dermot Weld Brendan Gleeson
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    Dave Phillips Tom Burlinson
  • Profile picture of Jodi Gordon
    Trish Oliver Jodi Gordon
  • Profile picture of Daniel MacPherson
    Jason Oliver Daniel MacPherson
  • Profile picture of Martin Sacks
    Neil Pinner Martin Sacks
  • Profile picture of Alice Parkinson
    Jenny Alice Parkinson
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    Lee Freedman Shaun Micallef

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Keywords

  • sports
  • based on true story
  • jockey
  • horse racing
  • melbourne cup