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In reply to the discussion: du Pont heir didn't go to court-ordered clinic [View all]bananas
(27,509 posts)29. A new movie about another du Pont heir is coming out this year
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foxcatcher
Foxcatcher is an upcoming American drama film, directed by Bennett Miller, and starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo. The screenplay was written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman, based on Olympic wrestling gold medalist Mark Schultz's autobiography.
Premise
The story of Olympic Wrestling Champion Mark Schultz and how paranoid schizophrenic John du Pont killed his brother, Olympic Champion Dave Schultz.
Cast
Steve Carell as John Eleuthère du Pont
Channing Tatum as Mark Schultz, Dave's younger brother. Tatum stated that the role was "the hardest acting challenge I've had to date".[1]
Mark Ruffalo as Dave Schultz, du Pont's longtime friend and an Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler.
Vanessa Redgrave as du Pont's mother[2]
Sienna Miller as Nancy Schultz, Dave's wife
Anthony Michael Hall as du Pont's assistant[1]
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Foxcatcher is an upcoming American drama film, directed by Bennett Miller, and starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo. The screenplay was written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman, based on Olympic wrestling gold medalist Mark Schultz's autobiography.
Premise
The story of Olympic Wrestling Champion Mark Schultz and how paranoid schizophrenic John du Pont killed his brother, Olympic Champion Dave Schultz.
Cast
Steve Carell as John Eleuthère du Pont
Channing Tatum as Mark Schultz, Dave's younger brother. Tatum stated that the role was "the hardest acting challenge I've had to date".[1]
Mark Ruffalo as Dave Schultz, du Pont's longtime friend and an Olympic gold medal-winning wrestler.
Vanessa Redgrave as du Pont's mother[2]
Sienna Miller as Nancy Schultz, Dave's wife
Anthony Michael Hall as du Pont's assistant[1]
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Eleuth%C3%A8re_du_Pont
John Eleuthère du Pont (November 22, 1938 December 9, 2010) was a convicted murderer, an American multimillionaire and member of the prominent du Pont family.[1][2] He was an ornithologist and conchologist, publishing several books on birds; a philatelist, coach, and sports enthusiast. As a philanthropist, he founded and directed the Delaware Museum of Natural History, which opened in 1972. He also contributed to Villanova University and other institutions.
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John Eleuthère du Pont (November 22, 1938 December 9, 2010) was a convicted murderer, an American multimillionaire and member of the prominent du Pont family.[1][2] He was an ornithologist and conchologist, publishing several books on birds; a philatelist, coach, and sports enthusiast. As a philanthropist, he founded and directed the Delaware Museum of Natural History, which opened in 1972. He also contributed to Villanova University and other institutions.
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Looks like trouble is headed Mr. Richard's way -- yea sure. it means theyll re-schedule another
leftyohiolib
Apr 2014
#12
Disgusting. As if the natural habitat of black men is jail and they must be returned there.
freshwest
Apr 2014
#25
Hope he sues every last one of those who framed him within an inch of their life.
freshwest
Apr 2014
#32
I'm assuming he saw the "You Must Be This Tall To Enter The Clinic" sign at the door and went home
Tom Ripley
Apr 2014
#23
To be fair he has a raging case of Afluenza complicated with Fuckyouitis......
marble falls
Apr 2014
#28