Finding Forrester
Finding Forrester

Finding Forrester

In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.

7.1136 min
DramaHistory

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 12/21/2000

Runtime: 136 min

Director: Gus Van Sant

Writers: Mike Rich

Top Cast

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

William Forrester

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Jamal Wallace

F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Robert Crawford

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Claire Spence

Damany Mathis

Damany Mathis

Kenzo

Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes

Terrell Wallace

April Grace

April Grace

Ms. Joyce

Michael Pitt

Michael Pitt

John Coleridge

Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

Dr. Spence

Richard Easton

Richard Easton

Prof. Matthews

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