A Real Runner
Forrest’s cross country run was inspired by 16-year-old Louis Michael Figueroa who ran from New Jersey to San Francisco to show support for the American Cancer Society.
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These Forrest Gump Facts Are Better Than a Box of Chocolates
The More You Know
- "Dracula" was filmed in English during the day, and in Spanish at night.
- For 'Fight Club' (1999), Brad Pitt had pieces of his front teeth chipped off to play Tyler Durden. He also took soap-making classes, boxing, taekwondo, and grappling lessons with Edward Norton to prepare for the role.
- Toto was paid more than the Munchkins in "The Wizard of Oz".
- Disney turned down the chance to make Back to the Future claiming the mother/son relationship was too risqué.