The Cup

2011
PG
1h 39m

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5.6/10

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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.

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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

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Featured review

9/10

The Cup

Excellent Film, Recommended for Horse Racing Fans as is based on true events, Gets you en-thrilled with the action, Hopefully there will be other films done Similar to this on some of the UK's main Races such as the Grand National, Epsom Derby, Cheltenham Gold Cup etc.

Simiarilities to this film are Secretriat, which is nowhere near as realistic as The Cup, I thought Brendon Gleeson Did a excellent job playing the trainer Dermot Weld. To improve this film the only thing I think they could of done to improve it is have the Jockey's played by themselves.

As mentioned at the start though, a brilliant film to watch for all horse racing lovers, whether thats owners, trainers, jockey's or backers.