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The Cup

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

The Cup Poster

Released: 2011-11-13

Runtime: 106 minutes

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.

Genres

  • Drama
  • History

Production Companies

  • Screen Australia (AU)
  • Silver Lion Films (US)
  • Film Victoria (AU)
  • Ingenious Broadcasting (GB)
  • Village Roadshow Pictures (US)
  • Myriad Pictures (US)

Additional Information

Budget: $0

Revenue: $0

Popularity: 1.2828

Vote Average: 5.4 ({{ mov_details.vote_count }} votes)

Status: Released

Homepage: http://www.cupmovie.com.au

IMDb: tt1650056