Title:
Forrest Gump [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents a Steve Tisch/Wendy Finerman production ; a Robert Zemeckis film.
Author:
Hanks, Tom.
Wright, Robin, 1966-
Sinise, Gary.
Field, Sally.
Zemeckis, Robert, 1952-
Silvestri, Alan.
Groom, Winston, 1944- Forrest Gump.
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
Publication Information:
Hollywood, CA : Paramount Pictures, c2001.
Call Number:
PN1997 .F64672 2001
Abstract:
The story follows the life of low I.Q. Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) and his meeting with the love of his life Jenny. The film chronicles his accidental experiences with some of the most important people and events in America from the late 1950's through the 1970's including a meeting with Elvis Presley, JFK, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, fighting in Vietnam, etc. The problem is, he doesn't realize the significance of his actions. Forrest comes to embody a generation.
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Series Title:
Widescreen DVD collection
Edition:
Special collector's ed. ; widescreen version.
ISBN:
9780792174844
Series:
Widescreen DVD collection
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (141 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1994.
Based on the novel by Winston Groom.
Special features: Commentary by director Robert Zemeckis, producer Steve Starkey, and production designer Rick Carter; and by producer Wendy Finerman; Through the eyes of Forrest Gump (documentary) (ca. 29 min.); The magic of makeup; Through the ears of Forrest Gump (sound design); Building the world of Gump (production design); Seeing is believing (the visual effects); photo gallery; screen tests; theatrical trailer.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: PG-13.
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