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In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary. - Finding Forrester
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Title: Finding Forrester

Release Date: 21 Dec 2000

Runtime: 2h 16m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures, Finding Forrester Productions

Production Companies: Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures, Finding Forrester Productions

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.1 (1095 votes)

Cast

  • William Forrester: Sean Connery
  • Jamal Wallace: Rob Brown
  • Robert Crawford: F. Murray Abraham
  • Claire Spence: Anna Paquin
  • Kenzo: Damany Mathis
  • Terrell Wallace: Busta Rhymes
  • Ms. Joyce: April Grace
  • John Coleridge: Michael Pitt
  • Dr. Spence: Michael Nouri
  • Prof. Matthews: Richard Easton
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