The Cup
“Two brothers. One dream. The odds were incredible. And the story is true.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Cup TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-12
Top Cast
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Stephen Curry
Damien Oliver
Brendan Gleeson
Dermot Weld
Tom Burlinson
Dave Phillips
Jodi Gordon
Trish Oliver
Daniel MacPherson
Jason Oliver
Martin Sacks
Neil Pinner
Alice Parkinson
Jenny
Shaun Micallef
Lee Freedman
Kate Bell
Claire
Colleen Hewett
Damien's Mother - Pat
Rodger Corser
Jason McCartney
Jared Daperis
Frankie Dettori
Bill Hunter
Bart Cummings
Harli Ames
Saeed Bin Suroor
Nick Simpson-Deeks
Pat Smullen
Bobby Fox
Niall Phillips
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Michael Smurfit
Raj Sidhu
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Wincer, Russell Haig, Eric O'Keefe
- Original Score
- Bruce Rowland
- Original Title
- The Cup
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, Silver Lion Films, Film Victoria, Ingenious Broadcasting, Village Roadshow Pictures, Myriad Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Wincer
Simon Wincer, Russell Haig, Eric O'Keefe
Bruce Rowland
David Eggby, Bruce Phillips, David Burr
David Lee, Lance Hool, Joel Pearlman, Jan Bladier, Kirk D'Amico
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Wincer
Writer
Simon Wincer
Director
David Lee
Producer
Reg Roordink
Stunt Coordinator
Lisette Thomas
Production Design
Julie Middleton
Costume Design
Jan Bladier
Producer
Bruce Rowland
Original Music Composer
David Burr
Director of Photography
Eric O'Keefe
Writer
Simon Wincer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cup
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What is The Cup about?
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.
Who directed The Cup?
The Cup was directed by Simon Wincer.
Who stars in The Cup?
The principal cast of The Cup includes Stephen Curry, Brendan Gleeson, Tom Burlinson, Jodi Gordon, Daniel MacPherson.
When was The Cup released and how long is it?
The Cup was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cup was composed by Bruce Rowland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cup?
The Cup holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).