Forrest Gump [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures presents a Steve Tisch/Wendy Finerman production ; produced by Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch, Steve Starkey ; screenplay by Eric Roth ; directed by Robert Zemeckis.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0792166892
- ISBN: 0792174844
- ISBN: 0792174852
- ISBN: 9780792166894
- ISBN: 9780792174844
- ISBN: 9780792174851
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (141 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen; Collectors edition.
- Publisher: Hollywood, California : Paramount Pictures, [2001]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on the novel by Winston Groom. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1994. 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) (approximately 29 minutes); 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. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Disc 1. Forrest Gump -- Disc 2. Behind the magic of Forest Gump. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Don Burgess ; editor, Arthur Schmidt ; music, Alan Silvestri ; production designer, Rick Carter ; costume designer, Joanna Johnston. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field. |
| Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: PG-13; for drug content, some sensuality and war violence. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, NTSC, wide screen version; Dolby Digital surround 5.1. |
| Language Note: | English or French language tracks; optional English SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired); closed-captioned. |
| Awards Note: | 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). |
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| Subject: | Groom, Winston, 1944- > Film adaptations. Gump, Forrest (Fictitious character) Love > Drama. People with mental disabilities > United States > Drama. |
| Genre: | Comedy films. Feature films. Fiction films. Film adaptations. Romance films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. War films. |
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Available copies
- 69 of 76 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 4 of 4 copies available at Harnett County Library.
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- 0 current holds with 76 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angier Public Library | DVD F For 139-140E (Text) | 33632002406370 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | DVD F For 049-050F (Text) | 33630005056085 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Dunn Public Library | DVD F For 191-192 G (Text) | 33436001747101 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | DVD F For 278-279 L (Text) | 33630005024588 | Adult Video | Available | - |
