The Cup (2012)

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Synopsis

Born into a legendary racing family, jockeys Damien Oliver and his brother, Jason, were destined for greatness. However, tragedy strikes when Jason is in a deathly riding accident just days before the prestigious Melbourne Cup race. Damien considers bowing out of the race and wonders if he’ll ever ride again, but with the encouragement of famed Irish horse trainer Dermot Weld, he realizes that racing is the one way he can pay tribute to the memory of his beloved brother. In a moment that captured the attention - and the hearts - of the world, Damien and his horse Media Puzzle victoriously cross the finish line at the Melbourne Cup.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 11th, 2012 (Limited) by Myriad Entertainment Group
MPA Rating: PG for thematic elements and language.
(Rating bulletin 2224, 5/23/2012)
Running Time: 99 minutes
Plot point: Father’s Footsteps, Horse Racing, Inspirational Sports, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Silver Lion Films, Myriad Pictures, Film Victoria, Screen Australia, Roadshow Films, Simon Wincer, Lance Hool, Ingenious Broadcasting
Production Countries: Australia
Languages: English

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Synopsis

Born into a legendary racing family, jockeys Damien Oliver and his brother, Jason, were destined for greatness. However, tragedy strikes when Jason is in a deathly riding accident just days before the prestigious Melbourne Cup race. Damien considers bowing out of the race and wonders if he’ll ever ride again, but with the encouragement of famed Irish horse trainer Dermot Weld, he realizes that racing is the one way he can pay tribute to the memory of his beloved brother. In a moment that captured the attention - and the hearts - of the world, Damien and his horse Media Puzzle victoriously cross the finish line at the Melbourne Cup.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 11th, 2012 (Limited) by Myriad Entertainment Group
MPA Rating: PG for thematic elements and language.
(Rating bulletin 2224, 5/23/2012)
Running Time: 99 minutes
Plot point: Father’s Footsteps, Horse Racing, Inspirational Sports, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Silver Lion Films, Myriad Pictures, Film Victoria, Screen Australia, Roadshow Films, Simon Wincer, Lance Hool, Ingenious Broadcasting
Production Countries: Australia
Languages: English

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.