Finding Forrester (2000)

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Written by Mike Rich

Directed by Gus Van Sant

Also known as "Descubriendo a Forrester", "Encontrando Forrester"

Running Time: 136 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2000

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Jamal Wallace (Robert Brown) is a very brash 16-year-old is one of the school's best basketball players whom is also a writing prodigy.

After a winning a state-wide standardized exam and is thus wanted by a prestigious Manhattan preparatory school.

William Forrester (Sean Connery) was a vibrant personality who wrote a Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel over foty years ago. This was the last the world heard of Forrester.. until now.

Known as the eccentric neighbourhood recluse, William is now a man of mystery. However when Jamal sneaks into his flat he accidentally leaves behind his backpack full of thoughts and writings.

Compelled to look past skin color and assumptions, Jamal encounters not only his first fan, but a mentor who will challenge and change him forever, giving him the get up and go to pursue his dream in writing. Forrester, on the other hand, has his first reason in years to emerge from his self-imposed solitude.

Cast

Image for Sean ConnerySean ConneryWilliam Forrester
Rob BrownJamal Wallace
Image for F. Murray AbrahamF. Murray AbrahamProf. Robert Crawford
Image for Anna PaquinAnna PaquinClaire Spence
Busta RhymesTerrell Wallace
April GraceMs. Joyce
Michael PittJohn Coleridge
Michael NouriDr. Spence
Richard EastonProf. Matthews
Glenn FitzgeraldForrester's Delivery Man
Lil' ZaneDamon
Stephanie BerryJanice Wallace
Fly Williams IIIFly
Damany MathisKenzo
Damien LeeClay

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