Finding Forrester
Finding Forrester
Release: 2000-12-21
·Runtime: 136m
·★ 7.1
Drama
History
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Laurence Mark Productions
Fountainbridge Films
Columbia Pictures
Finding Forrester Productions
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Alison Folland
as Jeopardy Contestant
Michael Nouri
as Dr. Spence
Matt Malloy
as Bradley
Busta Rhymes
as Terrell Wallace
Glenn Fitzgerald
as Massie
Matt Damon
as Steven Sanderson
Alex Trebek
as Alex Trebek
Gus Van Sant
as Library Assistant (uncredited)
F. Murray Abraham
as Robert Crawford
Michael Pitt
as John Coleridge
Richard Easton
as Prof. Matthews
Jim Titus
as Student
Rob Brown
as Jamal Wallace
Fly Williams III
as Fly
Vince Giordano
as Big Band Leader
Sean Connery
as William Forrester
Anna Paquin
as Claire Spence
Damany Mathis
as Kenzo
Stephanie Berry
as Janice
April Grace
as Ms. Joyce
Lil' Zane
as Damon
