FOXCATCHER (Theatrical Release USA 2014)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.6|5.0 Starsìììì

Foxcatcher—an outstanding watch—delves into an episode of John du Pont and his involvement with the two Shultz brother wrestlers. An odd story unfolds in a most surprising way.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Dave and Mark Schultz come under the tutelage of John du Pont to enhance their wrestling skills.

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Bennet Miller for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Mark Bakshi, Chelsea Barnard, Michael Coleman, John P. Giura, Tom Heller, and Ron Schmidt for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: John du Pont (Steve Carell), Mark Schultz (Channing Tatus), David Schultz (Mark Ruffalo), Nancy Schultz (Sienna Miller), Jean du Pont (Vanessa Redgrave), Jack (Anthony Michael Hall), Henry Beck (Guy Boyd), Fred Cole (Brett Rice), Alexander Schultz (Jackson Fazer) Danielle Schultz (Samara Lee), ),  Wayne Kendall (Francia J. Murphy III), Rosie (Jane Mowder) Documentary Director (David Bennett), Corporal (Lee Perkins), and Banquet Guest (Robert Haramia). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie does not follow the average path and this deviation provides interest to follow the story. 

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Ben Meyers