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Based on true events, FOXCATCHER tells the dark and fascinating story of the unlikely and ultimately tragic relationship between an eccentric multi-millionaire and two champion wrestlers.
When Olympic Gold Medal winning wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) is invited by wealthy heir John du Pont (Steve Carell) to move on to the du Pont estate and help form a team to train for the 1988 Seoul Olympics at his new state-of-the-art training facility, Schultz jumps at the opportunity, hoping to focus on his training and finally step out of the shadow of his revered brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo). Driven by hidden needs, du Pont sees backing Schultz's bid for Gold and the chance to "coach" a world-class wrestling team as an opportunity to gain the elusive respect of his peers and, more importantly, his disapproving mother (Vanessa Redgrave).
Flattered by the attention and entranced by du Pont's majestic world, Mark comes to see his benefactor as a father figure and grows increasingly dependent on him for approval. Though initially supportive, du Pont's mercurial personality turns and he begins to lure Mark into an unhealthy lifestyle that threatens to undermine his training. Soon du Pont's erratic behavior and cruel psychological game-play begin to erode the athlete's already shaky self-esteem. Meanwhile du Pont becomes fixated on Dave, who exudes the confidence both he and Mark lack, knowing that these are things even his money cannot buy. Fueled by du Pont's increasing paranoia and alienation from the brothers, the trio is propelled towards a tragedy no one could have foreseen.
FOXCATCHER is a rich and moving story of brotherly love, misguided loyalty and the corruption and emotional bankruptcy that can accompany great power and wealth. As with Academy Award® nominee Bennett Miller's previous feature films, CAPOTE and MONEYBALL, he explores large themes in society through his complex character portraits of real people.
Original Release
11/14/2014
US Release
11/14/2014
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Steve Carell | John du Pont |
Channing Tatum | Mark Schultz |
Mark Ruffalo | David Schultz |
Sienna Miller | Nancy Schultz |
Vanessa Redgrave | Jean du Pont |
Anthony Michael Hall | Jack |
Guy Boyd | Henry Beck |
Brett Rice | Fred Cole |
Jackson Frazer | Alexander Schultz |
Samara Lee | Danielle Schultz |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Steve Carell | John du Pont |
Channing Tatum | Mark Schultz |
Mark Ruffalo | David Schultz |
Sienna Miller | Nancy Schultz |
Vanessa Redgrave | Jean du Pont |
Anthony Michael Hall | Jack |
Guy Boyd | Henry Beck |
Brett Rice | Fred Cole |
Jackson Frazer | Alexander Schultz |
Samara Lee | Danielle Schultz |
Francis J. Murphy III | Wayne Kendall |
Jane Mowder | Rosie |
David 'Doc' Bennett | Documentary Director |
Lee Perkins | Corporal |
Robert Haramia | Banquet Guest |
Daniel Hilt | Roberto Garcia |
Bryan Cook | Ben Langer |
David Zabriskie | Dan Bane |
Zach Rey | Foxcatcher Wrestler #1 |
Reece Humphrey | Foxcatcher Wrestler #2 |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Mark Bakshi | Executive Producer |
Chelsea Barnard | Executive Producer |
Michael Coleman | Executive Producer |
John P. Giura | Executive Producer |
Tom Heller | Executive Producer |
Ron Schmidt | Executive Producer |
Mark Schultz | Producer |
Bennett Miller | Producer |
Anthony Bregman | Producer |
Megan Ellison | Producer |
Kristin Gore | Producer |
Jon Kilik | Producer |
Scott Robertson | Producer |
Hank Bedford | Producer |
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Year | Type | Category | Won |
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2015 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
2015 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
2015 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Directing | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Writing, Original Screenplay | Nominated |
2015 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling | Nominated |