Finding Forrester
# In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.
📜 Overview:
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.
💵 Budget: USD
43,000,000
🌏 Languages Available:
English
📆 Date Released:
2000-12-21
⌚ Running Time:
136 mins
⭐ Vote Average:
7.11
Beloved Cast
William Forrester
Sean Connery
Jamal Wallace
Rob Brown
Robert Crawford
F. Murray Abraham
Claire Spence
Anna Paquin
Kenzo
Damany Mathis
Terrell Wallace
Busta Rhymes
Ms. Joyce
April Grace
John Coleridge
Michael Pitt
Dr. Spence
Michael Nouri
Prof. Matthews
Richard Easton
Massie
Glenn Fitzgerald
Damon
Lil' Zane
Janice
Stephanie Berry
Fly
Fly Williams III
Clay
Damion Lee
Coach Garrick
Tom Kearns
Hartwell
Matthew Noah Word
Dr. Simon
Charles Bernstein
Bradley
Matt Malloy
Steven Sanderson
Matt Damon
Rapper
Jimmy Bobbit
Opposing Player
Capital Jay
Student
Jim Titus
Claire's Friend
Cassandra Kubinski
Librarian
Sophia Wu
Student Speaker
Gerry Rosenthal
Student Manager
Tim Hall
Old Money Man
Tom Mullica
Kid in the Hall
David Madison
Night Man
Joey Buttafuoco
Referee
Jaime McCaig
Referee
William Modeste
Hallway Boy
Daniel Rodriguez
Creston Player
Samuel Tyson
Big Band Leader
Vince Giordano
Trumpet Player
Dean Pratt
Trumpet Player
Kerry MacKillop
Trombone Player
Harvey Tibbs
Sax Player
Jack Stuckey
Sax Player
Mark Lopeman
Sax Player
Marc Phaneuf
Sax Player
Larry Wade
Piano Player
Conal Fowkes
Guitarist
Matt Munisteri
Drummer
John Meyers
Mailor Priest
Ron Morgan
Jeopardy Contestant
Alison Folland
Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek
Library Assistant (uncredited)
Gus Van Sant
