Finding Forrester
movie
In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.
Released December 21, 2000
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.
Cast
Sean Connery
as
William Forrester
Rob Brown
as
Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham
as
Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin
as
Claire Spence
Damany Mathis
as
Kenzo
Busta Rhymes
as
Terrell Wallace
April Grace
as
Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt
as
John Coleridge
Michael Nouri
as
Dr. Spence
Richard Easton
as
Prof. Matthews
Glenn Fitzgerald
as
Massie
Lil' Zane
as
Damon
Crew
Gus Van Sant
as
Director
Sean Connery
as
Producer
Laurence Mark
as
Producer
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Rhonda Tollefson
as
Producer
Harris Savides
as
Director of Photography
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Valdís Óskarsdóttir
as
Editor
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Kelley Baker
as
Supervising Sound Editor
Francine Maisler
as
Casting
Bernard Telsey
as
Casting
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David Vaccari
as
Casting
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Dany Wolf
as
Executive Producer
Jonathan King
as
Executive Producer