Forrest Gump
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. The film follows the life of an Alabama man named Forrest Gump (Hanks) and his experiences in the 20th-century United States.
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| Running time | 142 minutes
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| Country | United States
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| Language | English
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| Budget | $55,000,000 USD
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| Box office | $330,000,000 USD
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Pickup-Truck Driver: Where are you going?
Jenny Curran: I don't care.
- Bill Murray was considered for the role of Forrest.
- Terry Gilliam turned down the chance to direct the film.
- Barry Sonnenfeld was offered the chance to direct this film.
- David Alan Grier turned down the role of Bubba.
- Ice Cube turned down the role of Bubba. John Travolta turned down the role of Forrest Gump.
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