Mark Schultz (played by Channing Tatum) is a protagonist in Foxcatcher.
Olympic wrestling champion who feels overshadowed by his brother Dave. He joins the Foxcatcher team, wins the 1987 World Championships, and begins using cocaine. He struggles with du Pont's control, makes the 1988 Olympic team, intentionally loses his Seoul matches, takes a coaching job at BYU, and eventually competes in a cage fighting match. Jean du Pont (played by Vanessa Redgrave) appears in Foxcatcher.
John du Pont's mother. She disapproves of wrestling, calling it a low sport and telling her son not to be low. She visits the training facility, leaves in disgust after watching him coach, and later passes away.
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Characters
Mark Schultz
(played by Channing Tatum) — protagonist
Olympic wrestling champion who feels overshadowed by his brother Dave. He joins the Foxcatcher team, wins the 1987 World Championships, and begins using cocaine. He struggles with du Pont's control, m...
Jean du Pont
(played by Vanessa Redgrave) — supporting
John du Pont's mother. She disapproves of wrestling, calling it a low sport and telling her son not to be low. She visits the training facility, leaves in disgust after watching him coach, and later p...
Key Relationships
Mark Schultz → Jean du Pont
(Family Indirect Relative)
Story Analysis
A psychological drama tracing an athlete's descent into manipulation and tragedy.
