Forrest Gump
1994 American film by Robert Zemeckis · Released June 23, 1994
Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis. An adaptation of the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom, the film's screenplay was written by Eric Roth. It stars Tom Hanks in the title role, alongside Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field in lead roles. The film follows the life of an Alabama man named Forrest Gump (Hanks) and his experiences in the 20th-century United States.
Cast ages when filming began (August 1993)
- Tom Hanks, as Forrest Gump: 37
- Gary Sinise, as Lieutenant Dan Taylor: 38
- Sally Field, as Mrs: 46
- Robin Wright, as Jenny Curran: 27
- Mykelti Williamson, as Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue: 36
- Haley Joel Osment, as Forrest Gump Jr: 5
- Hanna R. Hall, as young Jenny Curran: 9
- Sam Anderson, as Principal Hancock: 46
- Kurt Russell, as Elvis voice: 42
- Peter Dobson, as Elvis Presley: 29
- Michael Conner Humphreys, as young Forrest Gump: 8
- Harold G. Herthum, as Doctor: 64
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan, as Dorothy Harris: 32