What did Forrest Gump say when he started running?

I ran clear across Alabama,” Forrest said. “No particular reason, I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. When I got there, I figured since I'd gone this far, I might as well turn around and just keep on going.
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What did Forrest Gump say about running?

Forrest Gump on Running

"That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I'd just run across Greenbow county.
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What did Forrest Gump say when he stopped running?

“I'm pretty tired… I think I'll go home now.”
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What is the quote Run Forrest Run from?

This quote is spoken by Young Jenny Curran, played by Hanna R. Hall, in Forrest Gump (directed by Robert Zemeckis, 1994).
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What did Forrest Gump say?

What Forrest Gump said. Hanks was asked about the missing speech, and he reported that Forrest's speech was short and typically sweet. Apparently, he said, “Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don't go home at all.
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Forrest Gump long run scene



What is the most famous line?

AFI's 100 YEARS...100 MOVIE QUOTES
  1. "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." Gone with the Wind (1939) ...
  2. "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." The Godfather (1972) ...
  3. "You don't understand! I coulda had class. ...
  4. "Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." The Wizard of Oz (1939) ...
  5. "Here's looking at you, kid."
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Did Forrest Gump have autism?

But it's also one of many signs scattered through the movie that the character might be autistic. Neither author Winston Groom nor star Tom Hanks or director Robert Zemeckis have ever commented on their view of whether or not Forrest was intended to be portrayed as autistic.
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What is the famous line in Forrest Gump?

Can you believe it's been nearly 28 years since Forrest Gump sat on that bench and delivered his famous quote, “life is like a box of chocolates”? On July 6, 1994, the slow, but sweet character played by Tom Hanks entered theaters—and our hearts.
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What is the meaning of Run Forrest Run?

"Run, Forrest, Run!" is a meme that originated from the movie, Forrest Gump. When the bullies were chasing Forrest, Jenny started yelling, "run, forrest, run!" and this helped Forrest run faster away from the bullies. This eventually led Forrest being able to run across the country many times when he was an adult.
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Is Forrest Gump a true story?

Although the historical events in Forrest Gump are very real, Forrest is not — however, the character was directly inspired by a handful of real people. The first is Sammy Lee Davis, a real-life veteran of the Vietnam War whose story is decidedly similar to Forrest's.
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Why did Forrest run for so long?

Forrest proposes marriage to Jenny (Robin Wright) but she turns him down. She sleeps with him that night, but leaves before he wakes up. Forrest himself didn't understand his motivation, but running had ccarried him through college football and the Vietnam War. So he started running again.
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What did Bubba say when he died?

Sadly, Bubba died of complications from his wounds soon after; his last words were "I wanna go home."
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What virus did Jenny have?

In 1994's original "Forrest Gump," the mother of Forrest Junior, Jenny (played by Robin Wright), dies after suffering from an illness implied to be HIV/AIDS.
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When did Forrest start running?

Forrest Gump (1994)

On July 5, 1976, ping-pong champion and war hero Forrest Gump started running across America.
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How long did Forrest Gump run?

Gump runs for three years, two months, 14 days and 16 hours. He crosses the United States almost five times before deciding that it's finally time to go home again. Most of us watched that scene and thought: cute.
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What song is playing when Forrest Gump is running from the truck?

It Keeps You Runnin'
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What are famous sayings?

Most Famous Quotes
  • You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - ...
  • Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. - ...
  • I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear. - ...
  • I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples. -
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What did Forrest Gump call Bubba?

Bubba : My given name is Benjamin Buford Blue, but people call me Bubba. Just like one of them ol' redneck boys. Can you believe that?
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Did Tom Hanks do all the running in Forrest Gump?

Jim Hanks, himself an actor and filmmaker, doubled for his older brother on set, including in numerous sequences featuring Forrest's high-knee, arm-pumping run. According to Jim, “Tom had other doubles but they couldn't do the run.
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How was Jenny abused in Forrest Gump?

Abused by her father as a child, Jenny grows into a troubled young woman, but her suffering is only seen through Forrest's fair-weather filter. “He was a very loving man,” says Forrest of Jenny's dad, “always kissing and touching her and her sisters.”
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Is Forrest Gump's son his?

Forrest accepted Forrest Jr. as his son, and therefore, Forrest Jr. is his son. Biologically though, here's some things to consider that suggest these two are not related.
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What happened to Forrest Gump's dad?

Trivia. Though he died in the novel, it could be implied in the film that he abandoned his wife and child, because he didn't want to take the responsibility of a son who was mentally challenged. Although, it is possible that he heard about Forrest's life achievements and would be proud of him.
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What is the deepest quotes ever?

Inspiring Deep Quotes
  • “It's hard to beat a person who never gives up.” ...
  • “Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.” ...
  • “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” ...
  • “Life is not about finding yourself. ...
  • “It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.”
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What is the most powerful quote?

21 of the World's Most Powerful Quotes Updated For Today
  1. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Gandhi. ...
  2. “Everybody is a genius. ...
  3. “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” — George Bernhard Shaw.
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