The unbelievable story of Forrest Gump, a not quite smart but kindhearted man, who in a strange way participates in all the big events in the United States during the 20th century, is very funny and heartwarming and was awarded six Oscars. Tom Hanks is Forrest Gump, a boy from the Southern US, who is in love with his childhood friend Jenny and finds out that his ability to run fast can bring him very far: He becomes a football star meeting John F. Kennedy, then a war hero in Vietnam und even ping-pong wold champion, acclaimed by Richard Nixon. Later, as a successful shrimp fisherman he still yearns for the love of his live, who leads a rather sad life...