Forrest Gump
by
 
Zemeckis, Robert, 1952-

Title
Forrest Gump

Author
Zemeckis, Robert, 1952-

ISBN
9780792174844

Edition
Special collector's ed. ; widescreen collection.

Publication Information
Hollywood, CA : Paramount Pictures, c2005.

Physical Description
2 videodiscs (131 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Series
Widescreen DVD collection

Series Title
Widescreen DVD collection

General Note
Videodisc release of a 1994 motion picture production.
 
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.

Abstract
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.

Reading Level
MPAA rating: PG.

Subject Term
People with mental disabilities -- United States -- Drama.
 
Love -- Drama.
 
Man-woman relationships -- Drama.

Genre
Feature films.
 
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Added Author
Zemeckis, Robert, 1952-
 
Tisch, Steve.
 
Finerman, Wendy.
 
Hanks, Tom.
 
Wright, Robin, 1966-
 
Sinise, Gary.
 
Williamson, Mykelti.
 
Field, Sally.
 
Silvestri, Alan.
 
Starkey, Steve.
 
Roth, Eric.
 
Groom, Winston, 1944- Forrest Gump.

Added Corporate Author
Paramount Pictures Corporation.

Electronic Access
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LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberStatus
IYTE LibraryDVD Movie0013001PN1997.F67 2005 DVD 2 DISCSMultimedia Koleksiyon