Movie

Finding Forrester

Released: December 21, 2000 (2000)

Runtime: 136 minutes

Genres: Drama, History

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.

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

Sean Connery as William Forrester
Age at release: 70
Richard Easton as Prof. Matthews
Age at release: 67
F. Murray Abraham as Robert Crawford
Age at release: 61
Michael Nouri as Dr. Spence
Age at release: 55
April Grace as Ms. Joyce
Age at release: 38
Busta Rhymes as Terrell Wallace
Age at release: 28
Michael Pitt as John Coleridge
Age at release: 19
Anna Paquin as Claire Spence
Age at release: 18
Damany Mathis as Kenzo
Age at release: 18
Rob Brown as Jamal Wallace
Age at release: 16

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Joey Buttafuoco as Night Man
Age at release: 44
Matt Malloy as Bradley
Age at release: 37
Matt Damon as Steven Sanderson
Age at release: 30
Glenn Fitzgerald as Massie
Age at release: 29
Gerry Rosenthal as Student Speaker
Age at release: 20
Lil' Zane as Damon
Age at release: 18
Stephanie Berry as Janice
Age at release: Unknown
Fly Williams III as Fly
Age at release: Unknown
Damion Lee as Clay
Age at release: Unknown
Tom Kearns as Coach Garrick
Age at release: Unknown
Matthew Noah Word as Hartwell
Age at release: Unknown
Charles Bernstein as Dr. Simon
Age at release: Unknown
Jimmy Bobbit as Rapper
Age at release: Unknown
Capital Jay as Opposing Player
Age at release: Unknown
Jim Titus as Student
Age at release: Unknown
Cassandra Kubinski as Claire's Friend
Age at release: Unknown
Sophia Wu as Librarian
Age at release: Unknown
Tim Hall as Student Manager
Age at release: Unknown
Tom Mullica as Old Money Man
Age at release: Unknown
David Madison as Kid in the Hall
Age at release: Unknown