Forrest Gump is a 1994 American drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth with comedic aspects. It is based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom and stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field. The story depicts several decades in the life of Forrest Gump, a slow-witted but kind-hearted man from Alabama who witnesses and unwittingly influences several defining historical events in the 20th century United States. The film differs substantially from the novel. Principal photography took place between August and December 1993, mainly in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Extensive visual effects were used to incorporate Hanks into archived footage and to develop other scenes. The soundtrack features songs reflecting the different periods seen in the film.
| Director | Robert Zemeckis |
| Produced by | Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch, Steve Starkey |
| Screenplay by | Eric Roth |
| Starring | Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field |
| Music | Alan Silvestri |
| Cinematography | Don Burgess |
| Edited by | Arthur Schmidt |
| Production, company | The Tisch Company |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Released | June 23, 1994 (Los Angeles), July 6, 1994 (United States) |
| Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $55 million |
| Box office | $683.1 million |
| Netflix ID | 60000724 |
About Forrest Gump
Robert Zemeckis directed film about a mentally-challenged man who accidentally had a hand in major moments in history. The movie won six Oscars.
Achievement of Forrest Gump
Jim Hanks, Tom Hanks' younger brother, doubled for Tom during the numerous running sequences.
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