Sean Connery
William Forrester
2000•2h 16m•Released•EN
Finding Forrester
“In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.”
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.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
December 21, 2000
Runtime
2h 16m
Rating
7.1 / 10
Votes
1,269
Budget
$43,000,000
Revenue
$80,100,000
Status
Released
Popularity
6.5
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