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This article is about the film. For other uses, see Forrest Gump (disambiguation). Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field.
Cast of Characters. Forrest Gump-He is the main character in this movie. Played by Tom Hanks, he is a simple minded man born in Greenbow, Alabama. After getting into the Alabama public school despite his low IQ level, Forrest Gump goes on to live a life full of adventures. Mrs. Gump-She is Forrestâs mother and is solely responsible for Forrestâs upbringing. Played by Sally Field, it is his mother who influences and shapes the way Forrest thinks about life. He never letâs anyone tell him he is different just because he is simple-minded.