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Forrest’s Famous Accent
Everyone loved Forrest Gump’s strange accent in the movie. It gave the character distinctive charm. Tom Hanks’ co-star Michael Conner Humphrey, who played young Forrest actually had that accent, which Hanks learned to like, so eventually, they decided that Forrest Gump should speak with that accent as well. Michael Conner Humphrey himself got plenty of critical acclaim for this movie, e.g. he received the Young Artist Award.
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Lieutenant Dan
Tough but vulnerable, Lieutenant Dan, played by Gary Sinise, was one of the important characters in the movie. Crippled by war, Lieutenant Dan’s injuries had to look realistic. In 1994, Hollywood didn’t have the sophisticated special effects it has today, so the digital team had Gary wear a blue fabric that neatly concealed his lower legs, achieving the desired convincing illusion.
