Scottnthebox1

30th Apr 2003

Forrest Gump (1994)

Factual error: In the scene where Forrest Gump is wheeling Lt. Dan across a street between a bunch of taxis, the car they go behind is a 1973 Chevrolet Caprice (see the tail lights). However, several scenes later we know the year is 1971 because it is New Year's Eve 1971 because we see the TV flash 1972 as the year changes. (01:13:30)

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Suggested correction: 1971 to 1976 was the second generation of these automobiles, with production of these models beginning in mid-1970. This car would absolutely have existed at the time depicted in the movie.

Scottnthebox1

The 2nd generation did run from '71-'76, but some years saw minor redesigns that distinguish the year. For 1973, one of the things revised were the tail lights. So if it's a '73, it couldn't exist at the time.

Bishop73

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