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Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis. An adaptation of the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom, the screenplay of the film is written by Eric Roth. It stars Tom Hanks in the titular role, alongside Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field in lead roles.
Winston Groom. Winston Francis Groom Jr. (March 23, 1943 – September 17, 2020) [1][2] was an American author. He is best known for his novel Forrest Gump (1986), which became a cultural phenomenon after being adapted as a 1994 film of the same name, starring Tom Hanks.
A sequel had been in the works, due to the success of the first book and film. [6] Screenwriter Eric Roth submitted a script for the sequel on September 10, 2001, but after the September 11 attacks, there was a sense that "the world had changed" and that the plot of Gump and Co. was no longer relevant.
It's the 20th Anniversary of 'Forrest Gump,' and ET is diving into the vault to relive the classic picture that has been beloved since its debut in 1994. Check out the gallery above for tons of ...
St. John's Episcopal Church. The opening scene of Forrest Gump follows a white feather floating downwards from the sky, and in the background, we can see glimpses of Madison Square, St. John's ...
Forrest Gump (character) Forrest Alexander Gump is the title protagonist of the 1986 novel by Winston Groom, Robert Zemeckis ' 1994 film of the same name, and Gump and Co., the written sequel to Groom's novel. In the film, Forrest is a former college football All-American kick returner, Vietnam veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, champion ...
In 1994, footage of his Medal of Honor award ceremony was used in the film Forrest Gump, with actor Tom Hanks' head superimposed over that of Davis. [1] Davis tells his story in the 2002 documentary A Time For Honor. In July 2005, while in Indianapolis, Davis' medal was stolen out of the trunk of his car.
Dave Mason is most recognized for his spell as the guitarist in Traffic, the late-‘60s prog/psychedelic rock band fronted by Steve Winwood.. But the Rock & Roll Hall of famer, 78 and still ...