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The Cup

  • 2011
  • PG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Sean McIntyre in The Cup (2011)
When his brother is tragically killed in a riding accident just days before the prestigious Melbourne Cup race, jockey Damien Oliver considers bowing out of the race and wonders if heÂ’ll ever ride again. With the encouragement of famed horse trainer Dermot Weld, he realizes that racing is the one way he can pay tribute to the memory of his beloved brother.
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The 2002 Melbourne Cup horse race, brotherly love and the triumph of the human spirit. A true story.The 2002 Melbourne Cup horse race, brotherly love and the triumph of the human spirit. A true story.The 2002 Melbourne Cup horse race, brotherly love and the triumph of the human spirit. A true story.

  • Director
    • Simon Wincer
  • Writers
    • Eric O'Keefe
    • Simon Wincer
  • Stars
    • Bryan Martin
    • Stephen Curry
    • Jodi Gordon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    875
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Simon Wincer
    • Writers
      • Eric O'Keefe
      • Simon Wincer
    • Stars
      • Bryan Martin
      • Stephen Curry
      • Jodi Gordon
    • 10User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 33Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Trailer 2:39
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    The Cup
    Trailer 2:35
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    Bryan Martin
    • MC Jockey's Presentation
    Stephen Curry
    Stephen Curry
    • Damien Oliver
    Jodi Gordon
    Jodi Gordon
    • Trish Oliver
    Daniel MacPherson
    Daniel MacPherson
    • Jason Oliver
    Alice Parkinson
    Alice Parkinson
    • Jenny
    Shaun Micallef
    Shaun Micallef
    • Lee Freedman
    • (as Shaun Micaleff)
    Martin Sacks
    Martin Sacks
    • Neil Pinner
    Colleen Hewett
    Colleen Hewett
    • Pat Oliver
    Andrew Curry
    Andrew Curry
    • Ray Oliver
    Meredith Penman
    Meredith Penman
    • Young Pat Oliver
    Brendan Gleeson
    Brendan Gleeson
    • Dermot Weld
    Kate Bell
    • Claire
    Tom Burlinson
    Tom Burlinson
    • Dave Phillips
    Nick Simpson-Deeks
    Nick Simpson-Deeks
    • Pat Smullen
    Lewis Fitz-Gerald
    Lewis Fitz-Gerald
    • Sir Michael Smurfit
    Rodger Corser
    Rodger Corser
    • Jason McCartney
    Alan Hopgood
    Alan Hopgood
    • Grandfather at Football
    Harli Ames
    Harli Ames
    • Saeed Bin Suroor
    • Director
      • Simon Wincer
    • Writers
      • Eric O'Keefe
      • Simon Wincer
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    • Trivia
      This film had one of the longest production schedules in Australian cinema. It received the green light in 2003. The final race scenes were filmed in 2006.
    • Goofs
      In an establishing shot of Melbourne, the finished eureka tower can be seen, when construction of the tower started in 2002 and the exterior of the building wasn't finished until June 2006.
    • Quotes

      Sir Michael Smurfit: I hear you're taking Vinnie to Australia?

      Dermot Weld: Actually, Michael, I'm taking both.

      Sir Michael Smurfit: Media Puzzle? I thought we decided he was headed for the knackery?

      Dermot Weld: Hm, it's taken him eighteen months to build his nerve back, but believe me, it's back. He is flying.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'The Cup' (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      West Coast Eagles Theme Song - We're Flying High
      Composers Ken Walther
      Publishers 'Control'
      (Ken Walther)
      Courtesy of Australian Football League

    User reviews10

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    7/10

    Good story

    Well told story about true events and good insight into the jockey world
    • jeromyjohnston
    • Apr 11, 2020
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2011 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • La copa
    • Filming locations
      • Flemington Racecourse, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Film Victoria
      • Horizon Films
      • Ingenious Broadcasting
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • A$15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,660,645
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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