(The Cup)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Australia

Genres:

Drama,

History

Runtime:

106 minutes

Year:

2011

Directors:

Simon Wincer

Production companies:

Screen Australia,

Silver Lion Films,

Film Victoria,

Ingenious Broadcasting,

Village Roadshow Pictures,

Myriad Pictures

Actors:

Damien Oliver

Dermot Weld

Dave Phillips

Trish Oliver

Jason Oliver

Crews:

Writer

Director

Producer

Still Photographer

Sound Re-Recording Mixer