Based on the novel of same name by Winston Groom, Robert Zemeckis' 1994 film Forrest Gump tells the story of a mentally and physically challenged man in 1960s Alabama, and his various foibles and incredible luck. It chronicles Forrest's early childhood and struggle with disability, his eventual rise to success, and his relationship to his childhood soulmate, the troubled but effervescent Jenny.
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Thomas Jeffrey Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon.
Sally Field is one of Hollywood’s most beloved and well-known actors, having appeared in over 100 films. From her role as the upbeat movie star in Forrest Gump to her Academy Award-winning performance in Norma Rae, she has had a long and storied career on both sides of the camera.
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Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what youre gonna get.
“One day it started raining, and it didn’t quit for four months. We been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stingin’ rain… and big ol’ fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes rain even seemed to come straight up from underneath. Shoot, it even rained at night…”
The best thing about visiting the President is the food! Now, since it was all free, and I wasn’t hungry but thirsty, I must’ve drank me fifteen Dr. Peppers.
I don’t remember being born, I don’t recall what I got for my first Christmas, and I don’t know when I went on my first outdoor picnic. But I do remember the first time I heard the sweetest voice in the wide world.
My name’s Forrest Gump. People call me Forrest Gump.
“Stupid is as stupid does.”