Finding Forrester (2000)
In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Sean Connery
as William Forrester
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Rob Brown
as Jamal Wallace
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F. Murray Abraham
as Robert Crawford
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Anna Paquin
as Claire Spence
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Damany Mathis
as Kenzo
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Busta Rhymes
as Terrell Wallace
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April Grace
as Ms. Joyce
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Michael Pitt
as John Coleridge
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Michael Nouri
as Dr. Spence
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Richard Easton
as Prof. Matthews
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Glenn Fitzgerald
as Massie
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Lil' Zane
as Damon
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Stephanie Berry
as Janice
- Fly Williams III as Fly
- Damion Lee as Clay
- Tom Kearns as Coach Garrick
- Matthew Noah Word as Hartwell
- Charles Bernstein as Dr. Simon
Crew
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Gus Van Sant
Director
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Harris Savides
Director of Photography
- Valdís Óskarsdóttir Editor
- Bill Brown Original Music Composer
- Bill Frisell Original Music Composer
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Sean Connery
Producer
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Laurence Mark
Producer
- Rhonda Tollefson Producer
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Mike Rich
Writer
