Forrest Gump
1994 · Comedy · Drama
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Film / 1998
Hope Floats
Directed by
Forest Whitaker
Birdee Pruitt has been humiliated on live television by her best friend, Connie, who's been sleeping with Birdee's husband, Bill. Birdee tries starting over with her daughter, Bernice, by returning to her small Texas hometown, but she's faced with petty old acquaintances who are thrilled to see Birdee unhappy -- except for her friend Justin. As he helps Birdee get back on her feet, love begins to blossom.
The story
Birdee Pruitt has been humiliated on live television by her best friend, Connie, who's been sleeping with Birdee's husband, Bill. Birdee tries starting over with her daughter, Bernice, by returning to her small Texas hometown, but she's faced with petty old acquaintances who are thrilled to see Birdee unhappy -- except for her friend Justin. As he helps Birdee get back on her feet, love begins to blossom.
Cast
Sandra BullockBirdee Pruitt
Harry Connick Jr.Justin Matisse
Gena RowlandsRamona Calvert
Mae WhitmanBernice Pruitt
Michael ParéBill Pruitt
Cameron FinleyTravis
Kathy NajimyToni Post
Bill CobbsNurse
Connie RayBobbi-Claire
Mona Lee FultzTeacher
Sydney BerryOrange Julia
Rachel SnowBig Dolores
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Christina StojanovichKristen
Alissa AlbanDebbie Reissen
Dee HenniganDot
Martha LongWaitress
Norman BennettMr. Davis
James N. HarrellHarry Calvert
Chris DrewyPE Teacher
Meason WileyYoung Man at Dance
Tisa HibbsSuzy
Art TamezBartender
Jeanette SiehVolleyball Captain
Tara PriceYoung Birdee
Richard NancePriest
Jack IngramMusician
Chris ClaridyMusician
Pete CoatneyMusician
Milo DeeringMusician
Gus SalmonMusician
Rosanna ArquetteConnie Phillips (uncredited)
Becca Leigh GellmanStudent #1 (uncredited)
Angela RambourgToni Post Interviewee (uncredited)
Mark RickardAudience Member (uncredited)
Kym StysMuggsy
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