Finding Forrester (2000)
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.
Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Top Billed Cast: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham
Runtime: 136 minutes
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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
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Fly Williams III
Fly
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Damion Lee
Clay
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Tom Kearns
Coach Garrick
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Matthew Noah Word
Hartwell
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Charles Bernstein
Dr. Simon
Matt Malloy
Bradley
Matt Damon
Steven Sanderson
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Jimmy Bobbit
Rapper
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Capital Jay
Opposing Player
Jim Titus
Student
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Cassandra Kubinski
Claire's Friend
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Sophia Wu
Librarian
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Gerry Rosenthal
Student Speaker
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Tim Hall
Student Manager
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Tom Mullica
Old Money Man
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David Madison
Kid in the Hall
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Joey Buttafuoco
Night Man
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Jaime McCaig
Referee
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William Modeste
Referee
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Daniel Rodriguez
Hallway Boy
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Samuel Tyson
Creston Player
Vince Giordano
Big Band Leader
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Dean Pratt
Trumpet Player
