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Over the course of the film’s 142-minute runtime, Forrest Gump became the source of countless memorable lines (or 'Gumpisms'), leading to an entire book dedicated to his wit and wisdom. But in one of the movie’s key moments, the real impact comes not from what is said, but from what is left unheard.
While in Washington, D.C., Forrest strikes up a friendship with activist Abbie Hoffman, who persuades him to take the stage and share his Vietnam experiences with a crowd of anti-war demonstrators. However, just as Forrest begins his speech, his microphone is turned off, leaving everyone in suspense about what he was about to say. The answer is now here.
Tom Hanks, who portrayed Forrest, revealed the speech he delivered was as follows:
“Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don’t go home at all. That’s a bad thing. That’s all I have to say about that.”
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