The Cup
movie
Two brothers. One dream. The odds were incredible. And the story is true.
Released November 13, 2011
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
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
Alice Parkinson
as
Jenny
Shaun Micallef
as
Lee Freedman
Kate Bell
as
Claire
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Colleen Hewett
as
Damien's Mother - Pat
Rodger Corser
as
Jason McCartney
Jared Daperis
as
Frankie Dettori
Crew
Simon Wincer
as
Director
Simon Wincer
as
Writer
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David Lee
as
Producer
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Reg Roordink
as
Stunt Coordinator
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Luke Gibson
as
Location Manager
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Stewart Wright
as
Production Manager
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Robert Donaldson
as
First Assistant Director
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Cameron Stewart
as
Second Assistant Director
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Edward Evennett
as
Third Assistant Director
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Christine O'Connell
as
Script Supervisor
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Virginia Kay
as
Production Coordinator
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Russell Haig
as
Script Editor