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The 2014 film Foxcatcher, directed by Bennett Miller, was based on the events related to the Schultz brothers and exploring John du Pont's relationship with them. For his portrayal of du Pont, Steve Carell was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor .
Foxcatcher is a 2014 American biographical sports film produced and directed by Bennett Miller. Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman, the film stars Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo. The film's plot is loosely based on the events surrounding multimillionaire E.I. du Pont family heir and wrestling enthusiast John du Pont 's ...
Aug 30, 2023 · Heir to the vast du Pont family fortune, John du Pont murdered Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz at Foxcatcher Farm in Pennsylvania on January 26, 1996.
Nov 13, 2014 · The Foxcatcher true story revealed that in 1988, following the death of his mother, Jean Liseter Austin du Pont (portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave in the movie), John changed the name from Liseter Hall Farm to Foxcatcher Farm.
Nov 14, 2014 · Du Pont created Team Foxcatcher to train potential Olympians in swimming, pentathlon and triathlon. He brought wrestlers to Foxcatcher years later. Du Pont offered Mark Schultz money to...
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Jan 16, 2015 · U.S. Olympic wrestling champions and brothers Mark Schultz and Dave Schultz join "Team Foxcatcher", led by eccentric multi-millionaire John du Pont, as they train for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, but John's self-destructive behavior threatens to consume them all.
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Nov 17, 2014 · The new film, "Foxcatcher," is about the real-life murder of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz at the hands of his benefactor John du Pont (watch the trailer below).
