The Cup

Directed by Simon Wincer

Written by Simon Wincer, Russell Haig, Eric O'Keefe

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

Damien Oliver

Brendan Gleeson

Dermot Weld

Tom Burlinson

Dave Phillips

Jodi Gordon

Trish Oliver

Daniel MacPherson

Jason Oliver

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Martin Sacks

Neil Pinner

Alice Parkinson

Jenny

Shaun Micallef

Lee Freedman

Kate Bell

Claire

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Colleen Hewett

Damien's Mother - Pat

Rodger Corser

Jason McCartney

Jared Daperis

Frankie Dettori