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      • Why was John du Pont's land called "Foxcatcher Farm"? The Foxcatcher true story revealed that in 1988, following the death of his mother, Jean Liseter Austin du Pont (portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave in the movie), John changed the name from Liseter Hall Farm to Foxcatcher Farm.
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  2. Nov 13, 2014 · Why was John du Pont's land called "Foxcatcher Farm"? The Foxcatcher true story revealed that in 1988, following the death of his mother, Jean Liseter Austin du Pont (portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave in the movie), John changed the name from Liseter Hall Farm to Foxcatcher Farm.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_du_PontJohn du Pont - Wikipedia

    After his mother's death in 1988, du Pont assumed stewardship of Liseter Hall Farm and renamed it "Foxcatcher Farm" after his father's famed Thoroughbred racing stable. [37] At the time, he was not living in the manor house; he occupied a smaller house on the estate.

  4. Aug 30, 2023 · Heir to the vast du Pont family fortune, John du Pont murdered Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz at Foxcatcher Farm in Pennsylvania on January 26, 1996. When the 911 operator asked why du Pont had just shot his favorite coach, Dave Schultz's wife simply replied: "Because he’s insane!"

  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FoxcatcherFoxcatcher - Wikipedia

    Foxcatcher is a 2014 American biographical thriller - sports film produced and directed by Bennett Miller. Written by E. Max Frye and Dan Futterman, the film stars Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo. The film's plot is loosely based on the events surrounding multimillionaire E.I. du Pont family heir and wrestling enthusiast John du ...

  6. Nov 14, 2014 · The relationship between the three men was closely examined after an incident at Du Pont’s estate, called Foxcatcher Farms, caught the press’ attention in 1996.

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  7. Jan 4, 2015 · The Foxcatcher founder, whose great-grandfather established what is now the world’s third largest chemical manufacturer, DuPont, in 1802, had certainly had an unusual childhood.

  8. Dec 19, 2014 · John du Pont was awkward and pedantic, the eccentric millionaire next door. He collected seashells and stuffed birds and referred to himself as “America’s golden eagle.” He called his more...