Director Robert Zemeckis used digital imaging to place wide-eyed innocent Forrest "Bubba" Gump in major historical events of the past 30 years, bringing a message of steady, gentle strength and "Gumpisms" to life. Screenplay by Erich Roth , from the novel by Winston Groom. Letterboxed; DVD includes English and French audio tracks, English subtitles, commentaries. Stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field. Paramount Pictures. Closed captioned.