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Finding Forrester

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.

2000 |2h 16m |  Drama, History

Videos

Cast

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Sean Connery

William Forrester

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Rob Brown

Jamal Wallace

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F. Murray Abraham

Robert Crawford

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Anna Paquin

Claire Spence

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Damany Mathis

Kenzo

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Busta Rhymes

Terrell Wallace

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April Grace

Ms. Joyce

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Michael Pitt

John Coleridge

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Michael Nouri

Dr. Spence

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Richard Easton

Prof. Matthews

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Glenn Fitzgerald

Massie

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Lil' Zane

Damon

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Stephanie Berry

Janice

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Fly Williams III

Fly

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Matt Malloy

Bradley

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Matt Damon

Steven Sanderson

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Jim Titus

Student

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Vince Giordano

Big Band Leader

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Alison Folland

Jeopardy Contestant

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Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$43,000,000.00

Revenue

$80,100,000.00