Finding Forrester
(2000) In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary. | Released
Ratings
62%
7.1
7.3
74%
Financials
Revenue: $80,100,000
Budget: $43,000,000
Profit: + $37,100,000
Movie Details
Tag Line: In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.
Status: Released
Average Rating: 7
Release Date: Dec 21, 2000
Rating:
Run Time: 2h 16m
Original Language: English
Website: -
Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Laurence Mark Productions , Fountainbridge Films , Columbia Pictures
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Synopsis
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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Production | Casting |
Francine Maisler
Bernard Telsey
David Vaccari
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| Producer |
Sean Connery
Laurence Mark
Rhonda Tollefson
|
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| Executive Producer |
Jonathan King
Dany Wolf
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| Editing | Editor |
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
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| Art | Production Design |
Jane Musky
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| Art Direction |
Robert Guerra
Darrell K. Keister
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| Set Decoration |
Susan Bode Tyson
Carolyn A. Loucks
Lynn Tonnessen
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| Directing | Director |
Gus Van Sant
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| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Ann Roth
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| Writing | Writer |
Mike Rich
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Harris Savides
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| Crew | Stunt Coordinator |
G. A. Aguilar
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| Sound | Sound Effects Editor |
Michael "Gonzo" Gandsey
Patrick Winters
Richard Moore
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| Supervising Sound Editor |
Kelley Baker
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| Visual Effects | Visual Effects Supervisor |
Bob Munroe
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| Department | Role | Name |