Nominated for five Academy Awards and two BAFTA’s, eOne is pleased to announce the UK release of the most anticipated thriller of the year – FOXCATCHER – a gripping tale based on true events that presents us with exceptional, outstanding performances from all three leading cast members: Steve Carell, Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo. FOXCATCHER is available on DVD and Blu-ray from 18 May 2015 and available to pre-order now from Amazon; also available to Download early from 4 May 2015.
FOXCATCHER is the thrilling film based on true events. When wealthy John du Pont (Steve Carell) invites Olympic wrestler Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) to move to his estate and help form a wrestling team for the 1988 Seoul Olympics, Mark sees a way to step out of the shadow of his charismatic and revered brother, Dave (Mark Ruffalo) and instantly accepts his offer.
However, du Pont begins to lead Mark down a dark path while becoming fixated on recruiting Dave to ‘Team Foxcatcher’. As tensions and paranoia run high through their constant power-struggles and the pursuit of victory, all three men are propelled towards an unforeseen event that will change their lives forever.