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.

Cast

Stephen Curry, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Burlinson, Jodi Gordon, Daniel MacPherson, Martin Sacks, Alice Parkinson, Shaun Micallef

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What is "The Cup" about?

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.

When was "The Cup" released?

The Cup was released in 2011.

Who stars in "The Cup"?

The cast includes Stephen Curry, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Burlinson, Jodi Gordon.