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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.
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- verified Status: Released
- calendar_month Release Date: 2000-12-21
- video_camera_front Companies Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures, Finding Forrester Productions
- timer Runtime: 136 Mins
- star Rating: 7.1 / 10
- favorite Likes: 1123 Likes
- info IMDB ID tt0181536
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smart_display Cast

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

Fly Williams III
Fly

Damion Lee
Clay

Tom Kearns
Coach Garrick

Matthew Noah Word
Hartwell

Charles Bernstein
Dr. Simon

Matt Malloy
Bradley

Matt Damon
Steven Sanderson

Jimmy Bobbit
Rapper

Capital Jay
Opposing Player

Jim Titus
Student

Cassandra Kubinski
Claire's Friend

Sophia Wu
Librarian

Gerry Rosenthal
Student Speaker

Tim Hall
Student Manager

Tom Mullica
Old Money Man

David Madison
Kid in the Hall

Joey Buttafuoco
Night Man

Jaime McCaig
Referee

William Modeste
Referee

Daniel Rodriguez
Hallway Boy

Samuel Tyson
Creston Player

Vince Giordano
Big Band Leader

Dean Pratt
Trumpet Player

Kerry MacKillop
Trumpet Player

Harvey Tibbs
Trombone Player

Jack Stuckey
Sax Player

Mark Lopeman
Sax Player

Marc Phaneuf
Sax Player

Larry Wade
Sax Player

Conal Fowkes
Piano Player

Matt Munisteri
Guitarist

John Meyers
Drummer

Ron Morgan
Mailor Priest

Alison Folland
Jeopardy Contestant

Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek

Gus Van Sant
Library Assistant (uncredited)
groups Crew

Harris Savides
Director of Photography

Sean Connery
Producer

Laurence Mark
Producer

Rhonda Tollefson
Producer

Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Editor

Gus Van Sant
Director

Kelley Baker
Supervising Sound Editor

Francine Maisler
Casting

David Vaccari
Casting

Jonathan King
Executive Producer

Mike Rich
Writer

Dany Wolf
Executive Producer

Bernard Telsey
Casting

Carolyn A. Loucks
Set Decoration

Patrick Winters
Sound Effects Editor

Robert Guerra
Art Direction

Lynn Tonnessen
Set Decoration

Bob Munroe
Visual Effects Supervisor

Jane Musky
Production Design

Darrell K. Keister
Art Direction

Susan Bode Tyson
Set Decoration

Richard Moore
Sound Effects Editor

Michael 'Gonzo' Gandsey
Sound Effects Editor

Ann Roth
Costume Design

G.A. Aguilar
Stunt Coordinator
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