Finding Forrester

7.117

136 minutes

12/21/2000

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.

Cast List

Sean Connery
as William Forrester
Rob Brown
as Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham
as Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin
as Claire Spence
Damany Mathis
as Kenzo
Busta Rhymes
as Terrell Wallace
April Grace
as Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt
as John Coleridge
Michael Nouri
as Dr. Spence
Richard Easton
as Prof. Matthews
Glenn Fitzgerald
as Massie
Lil' Zane
as Damon
Stephanie Berry
as Janice
Fly Williams III
as Fly
Damion Lee
as Clay
Tom Kearns
as Coach Garrick
Matthew Noah Word
as Hartwell
Charles Bernstein
as Dr. Simon
Matt Malloy
as Bradley
Matt Damon
as Steven Sanderson
Jimmy Bobbit
as Rapper
Capital Jay
as Opposing Player
Jim Titus
as Student
Cassandra Kubinski
as Claire's Friend
Sophia Wu
as Librarian
Gerry Rosenthal
as Student Speaker
Tim Hall
as Student Manager
Tom Mullica
as Old Money Man
David Madison
as Kid in the Hall
Joey Buttafuoco
as Night Man
Jaime McCaig
as Referee
William Modeste
as Referee
Daniel Rodriguez
as Hallway Boy
Samuel Tyson
as Creston Player
Vince Giordano
as Big Band Leader
Dean Pratt
as Trumpet Player
Kerry MacKillop
as Trumpet Player
Harvey Tibbs
as Trombone Player
Jack Stuckey
as Sax Player
Mark Lopeman
as Sax Player
Marc Phaneuf
as Sax Player
Larry Wade
as Sax Player
Conal Fowkes
as Piano Player
Matt Munisteri
as Guitarist
John Meyers
as Drummer
Ron Morgan
as Mailor Priest
Alison Folland
as Jeopardy Contestant
Alex Trebek
as Alex Trebek
Gus Van Sant
as Library Assistant (uncredited)