Forrest Gump [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents a Steve Tisch/Wendy Finerman production ; a Robert Zemeckis film.
2001
PN1997 .F67 2001
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Title
Forrest Gump [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents a Steve Tisch/Wendy Finerman production ; a Robert Zemeckis film.
Uniform Title
Forrest Gump (Motion picture)
Edition
Special collector's ed. ; widescreen version.
ISBN
0792174844
Publication Details
Hollywood, CA : Paramount Pictures, c2001.
Language
English
Language Note
Dialogue in English or French; closed-captioned.
Description
2 videodiscs (141 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
097361564449
Call Number
PN1997 .F67 2001
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
156444 Paramount Home Entertainment
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.
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.
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.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
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.
Performer
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field.
Cast
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field.
Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13.
System Details Note
DVD, Dolby digital surround.
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).
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).
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).
Added Author
Hanks, Tom.
Wright, Robin, 1966-
Sinise, Gary.
Williamson, Mykelti.
Field, Sally.
Zemeckis, Robert, 1952-
Roth, Eric, 1945-
Finerman, Wendy.
Tisch, Steve.
Starkey, Steve.
Silvestri, Alan.
Groom, Winston, 1944-2020 Forrest Gump.
Wright, Robin, 1966-
Sinise, Gary.
Williamson, Mykelti.
Field, Sally.
Zemeckis, Robert, 1952-
Roth, Eric, 1945-
Finerman, Wendy.
Tisch, Steve.
Starkey, Steve.
Silvestri, Alan.
Groom, Winston, 1944-2020 Forrest Gump.
Added Corporate Author
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
Series
Widescreen DVD collection.
Includes
Groom, Winston, 1944-2020 Forrest Gump.
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