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Foxcatcher

Powerful drama based on actual events. An Olympic wrestler's oddball benefactor takes a disruptive interest in his team and the man's brother.

Olympic wrestler Mark is flattered by multimillionaire John du Pont's invitation to build and lead a squad to compete in the 1988 Games in Seoul. However, eccentric John's awkward attempts at hands-on involvement and desire to draw in Mark's more famous brother Dave steer the trio towards a tragic outcome.

2 hours, 4 minutes

Last on

Sun 30 May 202100:30
BBC One

Music Played

  • David Bowie

    Fame

  • Billy Bragg

    This Land Is Your Land

  • Nicholas Dodd, Mychael Danna

    I Thought He Was A Very Nice Gentleman

Credits

John du PontSteve Carell
Mark SchultzChanning Tatum
David SchultzMark Ruffalo
Nancy SchultzSienna Miller
Jean du PontVanessa Redgrave
JackAnthony Michael Hall
Henry BeckGuy Boyd
Fred ColeBrett Rice
Alexander SchultzJackson Frazer
Danielle SchultzSamara Lee
Wayne KendallFrancis J. Murphy III
RosieJane Mowder
Roberto GarciaDaniel Hilt
Ben LangerBryan Cook
Dan BaneDavid Zabriskie
WriterDan Futterman
WriterE Max Frye
DirectorBennett Miller

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Jul 201721:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Mon 10 Jul 201723:15
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Fri 14 Jun 201923:05
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Sat 7 Mar 202023:55
    BBC One
  • Sun 17 Jan 202100:20
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 30 May 202100:30
    BBC One

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