Movie Description
Finding Forrester
(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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gus Van Sant
- Producer : Sean Connery,Laurence Mark,Rhonda Tollefson
- Writer : Mike Rich
- Editor : Valdís Óskarsdóttir
- Cast : Sean Connery,Rob Brown,F. Murray Abraham,Anna Paquin,Damany Mathis,Busta Rhymes,April Grace,Michael Pitt,Michael Nouri,Richard Easton,Glenn Fitzgerald,Lil' Zane,Stephanie Berry,Fly Williams III,Damion Lee,Tom Kearns,Matthew Noah Word,Charles Bernstein,Matt Malloy,Matt Damon,Jimmy Bobbit,Capital Jay,Jim Titus,Cassandra Kubinski,Sophia Wu,Gerry Rosenthal,Tim Hall,Tom Mullica,David Madison,Joey Buttafuoco,Jaime McCaig,William Modeste,Daniel Rodriguez,Samuel Tyson,Vince Giordano,Dean Pratt,Kerry MacKillop,Harvey Tibbs,Jack Stuckey,Mark Lopeman,Marc Phaneuf,Larry Wade,Conal Fowkes,Matt Munisteri,John Meyers,Ron Morgan,Alison Folland,Alex Trebek,Gus Van Sant
Cast
William Forrester
Jamal Wallace
Robert Crawford
Claire Spence
Kenzo
Terrell Wallace
Ms. Joyce
John Coleridge
Dr. Spence
Prof. Matthews
Massie
Damon
Janice
Fly
Clay
Coach Garrick
Hartwell
Dr. Simon
Bradley
Steven Sanderson
Rapper
Opposing Player
Student
Claire's Friend
Librarian
Student Speaker
Student Manager
Old Money Man
Kid in the Hall
Night Man
Referee
Referee
Hallway Boy
Creston Player
Big Band Leader
Trumpet Player
Trumpet Player
Trombone Player
Sax Player
Sax Player
Sax Player
Sax Player
Piano Player
Guitarist
Drummer
Mailor Priest
Jeopardy Contestant
Alex Trebek
Library Assistant (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleFinding Forrester
Status Released
Release Information
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2000-12-21
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 16m
Budget₹ 43000000
Revenue₹ 80100000
Production CompaniesLaurence Mark Productions,Fountainbridge Films,Columbia Pictures,Finding Forrester Productions
Genres
- Drama
