

Finding Forrester
2000-12-21 · 136 min · ★ 7.1
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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- Directors
- Gus Van Sant
- Production companies
- Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures, Finding Forrester Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 43,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 80,100,000
Top Cast
Sean ConneryWilliam Forrester
Rob BrownJamal Wallace
F. Murray AbrahamRobert Crawford
Anna PaquinClaire Spence
Damany MathisKenzo
Busta RhymesTerrell Wallace
April GraceMs. Joyce
Michael PittJohn Coleridge
Michael NouriDr. Spence
Richard EastonProf. Matthews
Glenn FitzgeraldMassie
Lil' ZaneDamon
Stephanie BerryJanice
Matt MalloyBradley
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