Forrest Gump
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Forrest Gump is a 1994 drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis. An adaptation of the 1986 novel by Winston Groom, the film's screenplay was 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. The film follows the life of an Alabama man named Forrest Gump (Hanks) and his experiences in the 20th-century United States.
Production
Written by Eric Roth, the film was produced by Paramount Pictures. Alan Silvestri composed the score. Don Burgess handled the cinematography. The film runs 142 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $55,000,000, Forrest Gump grossed $677,387,716 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The film's influence spread across the century; its narrative and tone echo in much later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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