Forrest Gump facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forrest Gump |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Robert Zemeckis |
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| Screenplay by | Eric Roth |
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| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
| Cinematography | Don Burgess |
| Editing by | Arthur Schmidt |
| Studio | The Tisch Company |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) | June 23, 1994 (Los Angeles) July 6, 1994 (United States) |
| Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $55 million |
| Money made | $678.2 million |
Forrest Gump is a famous American comedy-drama film from 1994. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth. The movie is based on a book by Winston Groom. It stars Tom Hanks as the main character, Forrest Gump.
The story follows Forrest Gump, a kind man from Alabama. He isn't very smart, but he has a big heart. Forrest experiences many important moments in American history. He even influences some of these events without meaning to. The film is quite different from the book it's based on.
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Making the Movie: How Forrest Gump Was Filmed
Filming for Forrest Gump happened between August and December 1993. Most of the movie was shot in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Amazing Visual Effects in Film
Filmmakers used many special visual effects. These effects helped to put Tom Hanks (as Forrest) into old video clips. This made it look like he was really meeting famous people. They also used effects to create other scenes in the movie.
Music That Tells a Story
The soundtrack for Forrest Gump is very special. It includes songs that fit the different time periods shown in the film. This helps to tell the story of Forrest's life through music.
Forrest Gump's Big Success
Forrest Gump was released in the United States on July 6, 1994. People generally loved the movie. They praised the director's work, the acting (especially Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise), the cool visual effects, the music, and the story.
Box Office Hit: A Top-Grossing Film
The movie was a huge success at the box office. It earned over $678.2 million around the world. This made it one of the highest-earning films of 1994, right after The Lion King. The movie's soundtrack also sold more than 12 million copies.
Awards and Recognition for Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump won six Academy Awards. These included Best Picture, Best Director for Robert Zemeckis, and Best Actor for Tom Hanks. It also won for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, and Best Film Editing. The film received many other awards and nominations. These included Golden Globes and British Academy Film Awards.
Why Forrest Gump Is Important
People have thought a lot about what the movie means. They have different ideas about Forrest Gump himself and any hidden messages. In 2011, the Library of Congress chose Forrest Gump for the United States National Film Registry. This means the film is considered "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." It's an important movie to keep and remember.
Images for kids
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The shrimping boat Forrest used in the film
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The location in Monument Valley where Forrest ends his run
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Gump with United States President John F. Kennedy. A variety of visual effects were used to incorporate Tom Hanks into archive footage with various historical figures and events.
See also
In Spanish: Forrest Gump (película) para niños
