Forrest Gump
(Video) 

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Published
Hollywood, CA : Paramount Pictures, c2006.
Format
Video
Edition
Special collector's ed. ; widescreen version.
ISBN
0792174844, 9780792174844
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Published
Hollywood, CA : Paramount Pictures, c2006.
Edition
Special collector's ed. ; widescreen version.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (141 min.) sd., col. 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
0792174844, 9780792174844
UPC
883929303977

Notes

General Note
Videodisc release of a 1994 motion picture production.
General Note
Based on the novel by Winston Groom.
General Note
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.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Don Burgess ; editor, Arthur Schmidt ; music, Alan Silvestri ; production designer, Rick Carter ; costume designer, Joanna Johnston ; produced by Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch, Steve Starkey ; screenplay by Eric Roth ; directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Participants/Performers
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field.
Description
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details
DVD; Dolby Digital surround.
Language
Dialogue in English or French; close-captioned.
Awards
Academy Award winner, 1995, Best Picture ; Best Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Hanks) ; Best Director (Robert Zemeckis) ; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published (Eric Roth) ; Best Film Editing (Arthur Schmidt) ; Best Effects, Visual Effects (Ken Ralston, George Murphy, Stephen Rosenbaum, and Allen Hall).

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Zemeckis, R., Tisch, S., Finerman, W., Hanks, T., Wright, R., Sinise, G., Williamson, M., Field, S., Silvestri, A., Starkey, S., Roth, E., & Groom, W. (2006). Forrest Gump (Special collector's ed. ; widescreen version.). Paramount Pictures.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robert Zemeckis et al.. 2006. Forrest Gump. Paramount Pictures.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Robert Zemeckis et al.. Forrest Gump Paramount Pictures, 2006.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Zemeckis, Robert, et al. Forrest Gump Special collector's ed. ; widescreen version., Paramount Pictures, 2006.

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