Forrest Gump -1994-: A Journey Through American History and the Human Spirit
It is impossible to imagine Forrest Gump without Tom Hanks. The role was turned down by several high-profile actors, but Hanks, coming off his Oscar win for Philadelphia , saw something in the character that others missed. He understood that playing Forrest was not about playing a caricature or a punchline; it was about playing a man of immense, unwavering dignity.
Forrest Gump -1994-: A Journey Through American History and the Human Spirit
It is impossible to imagine Forrest Gump without Tom Hanks. The role was turned down by several high-profile actors, but Hanks, coming off his Oscar win for Philadelphia , saw something in the character that others missed. He understood that playing Forrest was not about playing a caricature or a punchline; it was about playing a man of immense, unwavering dignity.