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Feature film — 2000

Finding Forrester (2000)

7.12h 16mDrama — History

Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.

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A high-signal pick with 1,287 votes.

Laurence Mark Productions / Fountainbridge Films / Columbia Pictures / Finding Forrester Productions

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Director: Gus Van Sant

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Cast & crew

Sean Connery as William Forrester

Sean Connery

William Forrester

Rob Brown as Jamal Wallace

Rob Brown

Jamal Wallace

F. Murray Abraham as Robert Crawford

F. Murray Abraham

Robert Crawford

Anna Paquin as Claire Spence

Anna Paquin

Claire Spence

Damany Mathis as Kenzo

Damany Mathis

Kenzo

Busta Rhymes as Terrell Wallace

Busta Rhymes

Terrell Wallace

April Grace as Ms. Joyce

April Grace

Ms. Joyce

Michael Pitt as John Coleridge

Michael Pitt

John Coleridge

Michael Nouri as Dr. Spence

Michael Nouri

Dr. Spence

Richard Easton as Prof. Matthews

Richard Easton

Prof. Matthews

Glenn Fitzgerald as Massie

Glenn Fitzgerald

Massie

Lil' Zane as Damon

Lil' Zane

Damon

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