Released:
2011-11-13

Overview:
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.

Director:
Simon Wincer

Runtime:
1h 46min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Stephen Curry
  as
  Damien Oliver
• 
  Brendan Gleeson
  as
  Dermot Weld
• 
  Tom Burlinson
  as
  Dave Phillips
• 
  Jodi Gordon
  as
  Trish Oliver
• 
  Daniel MacPherson
  as
  Jason Oliver