Drama ·History · Australia · 2011 · 1h 46m

The Cup

The Cup poster
Director
Simon Wincer
Cast
Stephen Curry as Damien Oliver Brendan Gleeson as Dermot Weld Tom Burlinson as Dave Phillips Jodi Gordon as Trish Oliver Daniel MacPherson as Jason Oliver Martin Sacks as Neil Pinner
Crew
David Burr — Director of Photography Bruce Rowland — Original Music Composer Simon Wincer — Writer Eric O'Keefe — Writer David Lee — Producer Simon Wincer — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Cup — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
sportsbased on true storyjockeyhorse racingmelbourne cup
Key Collaborators
Simon Wincer Director David Burr Director of Photography Bruce Rowland Original Music Composer Simon Wincer Writer Eric O'Keefe Writer David Lee Producer Simon Wincer Producer Jan Bladier Producer Lisette Thomas Production Design Julie Middleton Costume Design
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