What's the Difference between Foxcatcher the Book and Foxcatcher the Movie?
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Mark Schultz
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Mark Schultz
Portrayed by: Channing Tatum
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In the Book |
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After binging and needing to lose weight before the 1988 olympic qualifier, Mark is given a pep talk by his friend and coach, Hal Miles. |
It is Dave, his brother who gives him the talk. |
Dave did not work at Foxcatcher while Mark was there. |
Mark leaves after Dave is given the job as coach.
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Mark leaves Foxcatcher after an angry confrontation with John. |
He leaves because he is angry that Dave has come to take his job. |
Dave lived at Foxcatcher for seven years before he is murdered by John. |
While it isn't clear, it appears that only a few months pass before the murder.
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