Description:

Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His 'mama' teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba, he wins medals, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, starts a ping-pong craze, create the smiley, write bumper stickers and songs, donating to people and meeting the president several times. However, this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran. Who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone.

Year:

1994

Directed By:

Robert Zemeckis

Written By:

Winston Groom (novel), Eric Roth (screenplay)

Genres:

Drama, Romance

Release Date:

6 July 1994 (USA)

Language:

English

Runtime:

142 min

Origin/Country:

USA

Shooting Location:

Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA