Forrest Gump
BIFF 2024 Classic Movie
Sunday April 7th, 2:30 PM
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Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save — his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright).
Robert Zemeckis
Director
A whiz-kid with special effects, Robert is from the Spielberg camp of film-making (Steven Spielberg produced many of his films). Usually working with writing partner Bob Gale, Robert’s earlier films show he has a talent for zany comedy (Romancing the Stone (1984), 1941 (1979)) and special effect vehicles (Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and Back to the Future (1985)). His later films have become more serious, with the hugely successful Tom Hanks vehicle Forrest Gump (1994) and the Jodie Foster film Contact (1997), both critically acclaimed movies. Again, these films incorporate stunning effects. Robert has proved he can work a serious story around great effects.
Film Information
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Country: USA
Year: 1994
Language: English
Runtime: 142 min.
Rated: PG-13
Credits
Writers: Winston Groom (novel), Eric Roth (screenplay)
Producers: Wendy Finerman, Charles Newirth, Steve Starkey, Steve Tisch
Music: Alan Silvestri
Cinematography: Don Burgess
Film editing: Arthur Schmidt
Production Design: Rick Carter