Finding Forrester
“In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.”
2000•PG-13•2h 16m•7.1•Released
DramaHistory
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
Writer
Mike Rich
Budget
$43M
Revenue
$80M
Languages
English
Studio
Laurence Mark Productions
Cast
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
Fly Williams III
Fly
Damion Lee
Clay
Production
Company
Laurence Mark Productions
Company
Fountainbridge Films
Company
Columbia Pictures
Company
Finding Forrester Productions
Producer
Sean Connery
Producer
Rhonda Tollefson
Producer
Laurence Mark
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