Finding Forrester
"In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary."
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.
Director
Gus Van Sant
Languages
English
Status
Released
Budget
$43,000,000
Box Office
$80,100,000
Who's In It
Sean Connery
William Forrester
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham
Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence
Damany Mathis
Kenzo
Busta Rhymes
Terrell Wallace
April Grace
Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt
John Coleridge
Michael Nouri
Dr. Spence
Richard Easton
Prof. Matthews
Glenn Fitzgerald
Massie
Lil' Zane
Damon
Stephanie Berry
Janice
Matt Malloy
Bradley
Matt Damon
Steven Sanderson
Jim Titus
Student
Vince Giordano
Big Band Leader
Alison Folland
Jeopardy Contestant
Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek
Gus Van Sant
Library Assistant (uncredited)
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