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Classic American films: Forrest Gump – the 10 best quotes from 1994 Tom Hanks epic
- The film, starring Hanks, Sally Fields, Gary Sinise and Robyn Wright, became a cult classic and
- The plot follows Gump, a good-hearted simple man through some defining moments in world history
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In this regular feature series on some of the most talked-about films, we examine the legacy of classics, re-evaluate modern blockbusters, and revisit some of the most memorable lines in film. We continue this week with the best quotes from 1994’s Forrest Gump .
1. Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks): “Momma always said dyin’ was a part of life. I sure wish it wasn’t.”
2. Jenny Curran (Robyn Wright): “Do you ever dream, Forrest, about who you’re gonna be?”
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Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks): “Who I’m gonna be?”
Jenny Curran: “Yeah.”
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Forrest Gump: “Aren’t … aren’t I going to be me?”
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