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.
Director: Gus Van Sant
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Sean Connery as William Forrester |
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Rob Brown as Jamal Wallace |
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F. Murray Abraham as Robert Crawford |
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Anna Paquin as Claire Spence |
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Damany Mathis as Kenzo |
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Busta Rhymes as Terrell Wallace |
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April Grace as Ms. Joyce |
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Michael Pitt as John Coleridge |
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Michael Nouri as Dr. Spence |
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Richard Easton as Prof. Matthews |
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Glenn Fitzgerald as Massie |
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Lil' Zane as Damon |
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Stephanie Berry as Janice |
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Fly Williams III as Fly |
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Damion Lee as Clay |
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Tom Kearns as Coach Garrick |
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Matthew Noah Word as Hartwell |
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Charles Bernstein as Dr. Simon |
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Matt Malloy as Bradley |
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Matt Damon as Steven Sanderson |
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Jimmy Bobbit as Rapper |
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Capital Jay as Opposing Player |
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Jim Titus as Student |
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Cassandra Kubinski as Claire's Friend |
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Sophia Wu as Librarian |
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Gerry Rosenthal as Student Speaker |
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Tim Hall as Student Manager |
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Tom Mullica as Old Money Man |
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David Madison as Kid in the Hall |
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Joey Buttafuoco as Night Man |
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Jaime McCaig as Referee |
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William Modeste as Referee |
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Daniel Rodriguez as Hallway Boy |
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Samuel Tyson as Creston Player |
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Vince Giordano as Big Band Leader |
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Dean Pratt as Trumpet Player |
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Kerry MacKillop as Trumpet Player |
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Harvey Tibbs as Trombone Player |
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Jack Stuckey as Sax Player |
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Mark Lopeman as Sax Player |
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Marc Phaneuf as Sax Player |
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Larry Wade as Sax Player |
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Conal Fowkes as Piano Player |
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Matt Munisteri as Guitarist |
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John Meyers as Drummer |
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Ron Morgan as Mailor Priest |
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Alison Folland as Jeopardy Contestant |
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Alex Trebek as Alex Trebek |
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Gus Van Sant as Library Assistant (uncredited) |
| Camera | Harris Savides | Director of Photography |
| Production | Sean Connery | Producer |
| Production | Laurence Mark | Producer |
| Production | Rhonda Tollefson | Producer |
| Editing | Valdís Óskarsdóttir | Editor |
| Directing | Gus Van Sant | Director |
| Sound | Kelley Baker | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Production | Francine Maisler | Casting |
| Production | David Vaccari | Casting |
| Production | Jonathan King | Executive Producer |
| Writing | Mike Rich | Writer |
| Production | Dany Wolf | Executive Producer |
| Production | Bernard Telsey | Casting |
| Art | Carolyn A. Loucks | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Patrick Winters | Sound Effects Editor |
| Art | Robert Guerra | Art Direction |
| Art | Lynn Tonnessen | Set Decoration |
| Visual Effects | Bob Munroe | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Art | Jane Musky | Production Design |
| Art | Darrell K. Keister | Art Direction |
| Art | Susan Bode Tyson | Set Decoration |
| Sound | Richard Moore | Sound Effects Editor |
| Sound | Michael 'Gonzo' Gandsey | Sound Effects Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ann Roth | Costume Design |
| Crew | G.A. Aguilar | Stunt Coordinator |
| Directing | David Webb | First Assistant Director |