Finding Forrester
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(s)
Gus Van Sant
David Webb
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Cast & crew
Lil' Zane
Damon
Sean Connery
William Forrester
Gus Van Sant
Library Assistant (uncredited)
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence
Michael Pitt
John Coleridge
Matt Damon
Steven Sanderson
April Grace
Ms. Joyce
F. Murray Abraham
Robert Crawford
David Webb
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Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek
Matt Malloy
Bradley
Michael Nouri
Dr. Spence
Vince Giordano
Big Band Leader
Busta Rhymes
Terrell Wallace
Alison Folland
Jeopardy Contestant
Glenn Fitzgerald
Massie
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace
Damany Mathis
Kenzo
Richard Easton
Prof. Matthews
Stephanie Berry
Janice
Fly Williams III
Fly
Damion Lee
Clay
Tom Kearns
Coach Garrick
Matthew Noah Word
Hartwell
Charles Bernstein
Dr. Simon
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
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
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