The Cup 13 years old
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.
Credits
The Cup Cast
Name | Character |
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Brendan Gleeson He was 57, now 69 years old | as Dermot Weld |
Stephen Curry He was 24, now 36 years old | as Damien Oliver |
Bill Hunter He was 72, 71 years old when he died | as Bart Cummings |
Alice Parkinson | as Jenny |
Tom Burlinson He was 56, now 68 years old | as Dave Philips |
Kate Bell She was 28, now 41 years old | as Claire |
Daniel MacPherson He was 32, now 44 years old | as Jason Oliver |
Jodi Gordon She was 26, now 39 years old | as Trish Oliver |
The Cup Crew
Name | Department |
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Simon Wincer as Director. He was 69 (now 81) years old | Directing |
Simon Wincer as Writer. He was 69 (now 81) years old | Writing |