The Cup
2.8 |
1h 46min
Released
DramaHistory
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.
Story
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.
Directors
Simon Wincer, Simon Wincer, Cameron Stewart, Edward Evennett, Grace McKenzie, Stewart Wright, Robert Donaldson, Christine O'Connell, Simon Wincer,
Writers
Russell Haig, Eric O'Keefe,
Tags
Two brothers. One dream. The odds were incredible. And the story is true.
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