Foxcatcher
Wealthy patron's obsession
Foxcatcher is a 2014 American film depicting the true story of wrestling coach John du Pont and his relationship with Olympic wrestlers Mark and Dave Schultz, culminating in du Pont's murder of Dave Schultz in 1996.
The title refers to du Pont's estate and the name of his wrestling training facility.
The film explores themes of wealth, obsession, and mental instability.
Factual film about reality
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- OscarAcademy's golden award
- SchultzGerman-origin family name
- true crimeGenre covering actual offenses
Steve Carell · Channing Tatum · Mark Ruffalo · biopic · 2014 · Academy Award · drama · tragedy
Deliberate unlawful killing
- shootingDischarging a weapon
- mental illnessDisorder affecting cognition or mood
- paranoiaIrrational persecution fears
- schizophreniaPsychotic disorder with delusions
trial · conviction · prison · delusion · tragedy · victim · 1996 · arrest
Of the Games
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- matFlat floor covering
grappling · nationals · trials · gold medal · coaching · amateur · collegiate · heavyweight
Northeastern founding colony state
- mansionLarge, stately home
- wealthAbundance of valuable resources
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
grounds · stables · training facility · compound · sprawling · secluded · historic · privilege
Pursuit of vulpine quarry
- houndsDogs bred to track
- horsesLarge domesticated hoofed mammals
- ridingControlling while mounted
- stablesShelters for horses
breeding · thoroughbred · pentathlon · carriage · estate · tradition · aristocratic · sport
documentary
Factual film about reality
Steve Carell · Channing Tatum · Mark Ruffalo · true crime · biopic · 2014 · Academy Award · drama · tragedy · psychological
murder
Deliberate unlawful killing
- shootingDischarging a weapon
- mental illnessDisorder affecting cognition or mood
- paranoiaIrrational persecution fears
schizophrenia · trial · conviction · prison · delusion · tragedy · victim · 1996 · arrest · motive
Olympic
Of the Games
- freestyleWithout prescribed technique
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- championshipCompetition for top rank
mat · grappling · nationals · trials · gold medal · coaching · amateur · collegiate · heavyweight · technique
Pennsylvania
Northeastern founding colony state
- mansionLarge, stately home
- wealthAbundance of valuable resources
- inheritanceProperty received from ancestors
philanthropy · grounds · stables · training facility · compound · sprawling · secluded · historic · privilege · dynasty
foxhunt
Pursuit of vulpine quarry
stables · breeding · thoroughbred · pentathlon · carriage · estate · tradition · aristocratic · sport · English
FoxcatcherAvatar
Deity in earthly form
Star Wars · The Lord of the Rings · science fiction · Inception · The Matrix
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