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| Sean Connery | William Forrester | |
| Rob Brown | Jamal Wallace | |
| F. Murray Abraham | Prof. Robert Crawford | |
| Anna Paquin | Claire Spence | |
| Busta Rhymes | Terrell Wallace | |
| April Grace | Ms. Joyce | |
| Michael Pitt | John Coleridge | |
| Michael Nouri | Dr. Spence | |
| Richard Easton | Prof. Matthews | |
| Glenn Fitzgerald | Massie, Forrester's Delivery Man | |
| Lil' Zane | Damon (as Zane Copeland Jr.) | |
| Stephanie Berry | Janice Wallace | |
| Fly Williams III | Fly | |
| Damany Mathis | Kenzo | |
| Damion Lee | Clay | |
| Tom Kearns | Coach Garrick | |
| Matthew Noah Word | John Hartwell | |
| Charles Bernstein | Dr. Simon | |
| Matt Malloy | David Bradley | |
| Matt Damon | Steven Sanderson | |
| Jimmy Bobbitt | Rapper | |
| Capital Jay | Opposing Player | |
| Lil' Zane | Damon | |
| Glenn Fitzgerald | Massie |
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| Producer | Laurence Mark
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| Writer | Mike Rich
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| Cinematography | Harris Savides
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Academy Award®-winner Sean Connery stars in this powerful and unforgettable drama from acclaimed director Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, To Die For). With a strong cast including Academy Award®-winners F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus, Last Action Hero) and Anna Paquin (The Piano, X-Men), the film also features rap music superstar Busta Rhymes (Shaft) and an incredible performance from talented newcomer Rob Brown.Jamal Wallace (Brown) is a talented 16-year-old basketball player in New York City whose secret passion is writing. William Forrester (Connery) is a reclusive Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist who never gave the world a second novel. After an accidental meeting, Forrester becomes Jamal's unlikely mentor, providing guidance to help develop the young man's exceptional skills. Soon, Forrester's harsh view of the world begins to change as both men learn lessons from each other about life - and the importance of friendship. |
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