Forrest Gump (1994)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Robin Wright Penn, Sally Field, Tom Hanks
Forrest's mom, Bubba, and Jenny die. Before Jenny dies, Forrest finds out she had a son by him. Little Forrest and Forrest live happily ever after.
Lifesava
Factual error: During the 1972 New Year's Eve celebration, Forrest drinks a Dr. Pepper with a logo that wasn't devised until around the mid 80s.
Drill Sergeant: Why did you put that gun together so fast, Private?
Forrest Gump: Because you told me to, Drill Sergeant!
Trivia: Dave Chappelle was originally offered the role of Bubba in Forrest Gump in a pre-production stage. He was concerned that the character was racially demeaning, so he turned down the part. He has since admitted to regretting the decision.
Tricia Webster
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Answer: Johnson refers to Lyndon Johnson, the US President.
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