Finding Forrester

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-01-12

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

136 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.3 (69971 Reviews)

Director:

Gus Van Sant

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Sean Connery Rob Brown F. Murray Abraham Anna Paquin

Writer:

Mike Rich

Fullplot:

Because of scoring exceptionally high on a statewide standardized exam and being an exceptionally good basketball player Jamal Wallace is sent to a prestigious prep school in Manhattan. He soon befriends the reclusive writer, William Forrester. The friendship leads William to overcome his reclusiveness and for Jamal to overcome the racial prejudices and pursue his true dream - writing.

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