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Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis. An adaptation of the 1986 novel by Winston Groom, the screenplay of the film is written by Eric Roth. It stars Tom Hanks in the title role, alongside Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field in lead roles.
Robert Lee Zemeckis was born on May 14, 1952, in Chicago, [5] the son of Rosa (née Nespeca) [6] and Alphonse Zemeckis. [7] His father was Lithuanian-American while his mother was Italian-American. [6]
Forrest was born near the small town of Greenbow, Alabama.His father was absent during his life, and his mother said he was "on vacation". His mother named Forrest after their ancestor Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Scotch-Irish American [2] and a noted Confederate general in the American Civil War and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
Forrest Gump co-stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright are reuniting on-screen with the film's director, Robert Zemeckis', new dramedy, Here.Sony premiered the emotional and stirring first trailer for ...
Mykelti Williamson (/ ˈ m aɪ k ə l t i /; born Michael T. Williamson; March 4, 1957) is an American actor best known for his roles in the films Forrest Gump, 12 Angry Men (1997), Con Air, and Ali, and the television shows Boomtown, 24, and Justified.
The idea of a sequel to Forrest Gump was enough to make fans stop in their tracks. However, a recent trailer that promised a follow-up to the beloved classic turned out to be fake. The fan-made ...
The area has been the backdrop to approximately 20 films including “Forrest Gump,” “The Prince of Tides” and “G.I. Jane.” Almost two decades later, the international film showcase in a ...
Forrest Gump also won numerous other awards, such as Best Actor for Tom Hanks from the Screen Actors Guild Awards in its first year, from a total of four category nominations. [8] The film received three nominations from the MTV Movie Awards, but left empty handed.