| Edition |
Special collector's edition. |
| Description |
2 videodiscs (141 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Playing Time |
022100 |
| Description |
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| Series |
Widescreen DVD collection |
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Widescreen DVD collection.
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| System Details |
DVD; region 1, NTSC; widescreen version enhanced for 16:9 TVs; Dolby Digital surround. |
| Cast |
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1994. |
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Based on the novel by Winston Groom. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Don Burgess ; editor, Arthur Schmidt ; music, Alan Silvestri ; production designer, Rick Carter ; costume designer, Joanna Johnston. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Awards |
Academy Award, 1995: Best Picture, Best Director (Robert Zemeckis), Best Film Editing (Arthur Schmidt), Best Visual Effects, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Tom Hanks), Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium (Eric Roth) |
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Golden Globe, 1995: Best Motion Picture--Drama, Best Director--Motion Picture (Robert Zemeckis), Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture--Drama (Tom Hanks) |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for drug content, some sensuality and war violence. |
| 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 trailers. |
| Contents |
Forrest Gump -- Behind the magic of Forest Gump. |
| Language |
English or French language tracks; optional English SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired); closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
Groom, Winston, 1944- Forrest Gump -- Film adaptations.
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Groom, Winston, 1944- -- Film adaptations.
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Groom, Winston, 1944- (OCoLC)fst00022472
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Forrest Gump (Groom, Winston) (OCoLC)fst01389514
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People with mental disabilities -- United States -- Drama.
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Love. (OCoLC)fst01002769
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People with mental disabilities. (OCoLC)fst01057383
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Filmdrama's.
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Komische films.
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Love -- Drama.
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Romantic plays.
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Comedy films. (OCoLC)fst01710291
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Drama. (OCoLC)fst01423879
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Fiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710264
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Film adaptations. (OCoLC)fst01710491
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Romance films. (OCoLC)fst01710332
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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War films. (OCoLC)fst01710402
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Romance films.
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Comedy films.
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Fiction films.
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War films.
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Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Comedy films.
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| Local Subject |
Digital video collection.
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Academy Awards best picture -- 1991-2000.
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French language materials -- Videorecordings.
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| Added Author |
Zemeckis, Robert, 1952- director.
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Tisch, Steve, producer.
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Finerman, Wendy, producer.
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Starkey, Steve, producer.
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Roth, Eric, 1945- screenwriter.
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Burgess, Don, 1956- cinematographer.
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Schmidt, Arthur, film editor.
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Silvestri, Alan, musician.
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Hanks, Tom, actor.
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Wright, Robin, 1966- actor.
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Sinise, Gary, actor.
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Williamson, Mykelti, actor.
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Field, Sally, actor.
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Based on (work): Groom, Winston, 1944-
Forrest Gump.
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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| Added Title |
Forrest Gump (Motion picture) |
| ISBN |
0792174844 |
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9780792174844 |
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0792166892 |
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9780792166894 |
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0792174852 |
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9780792174851 |
| Standard No. |
097361564449 |
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032429256911 |
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883929417384 |
| Music No. |
156444 Paramount Pictures |
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15644 Paramount Pictures (container) |
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3000058342 Paramount Pictures (container) |
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