Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re gonna get.|Jul. 06, 1994|USA|142 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Romance
Description: In 1981, at a bus stop in Savannah, Georgia, a man named Forrest Gump shares his life story with strangers sitting beside him on a bench. The story begins in 1951 in Greenbow, Alabama, where young Forrest is fitted with leg braces to correct a curved spine, leaving him unable to walk properly. He lives with his mother, who operates a boarding house. Among their tenants is a young Elvis Presley, who plays the guitar for Forrest and incorporates his unique dance movements into his performances. On his first day of school, Forrest meets Jenny Curran, and the two quickly become best friends.
Forrest faces constant bullying due to his physical disability and low intelligence. However, while running away from bullies, his leg braces break off, revealing his incredible speed. This talent earns him a football scholarship at the University of Alabama in 1963. There, he witnesses significant historical events, such as Governor George Wallace’s “stand in the schoolhouse door,” where Forrest returns a dropped book to Vivian Malone Jones. He becomes a top kick returner, earns a spot on the All-American team, and even meets President John F. Kennedy at the White House.
After graduating in 1967, Forrest joins the U.S. Army. During basic training, he befriends a fellow soldier named Bubba, who convinces him to start a shrimping business after their service. In 1968, they are deployed to Vietnam, serving in the Mekong Delta region with the 9th Infantry Division. During a routine patrol, their platoon is ambushed, and Bubba is killed in action. Forrest saves several wounded soldiers, including Lieutenant Dan Taylor, who loses both legs. For his bravery, Forrest is awarded the Medal of Honor by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Cast director: Robert Zemeckis
Cast actor: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field, Michael Conner Humphreys, Hanna Hall, Haley Joel Osment, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Afemo Omilami
Original name: Forrest Gump