Film · 2011 · Drama
Two brothers. One dream. The odds were incredible. And the story is true.
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.
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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.
8 principal cast
The Cup (2011) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 46m drama directed by Simon Wincer is rated 5.7/10 by 21 viewers.
The Cup was released on November 13, 2011.
The Cup was directed by Simon Wincer.
The Cup has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
The Cup is categorized as Drama, History.
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