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How much was Tom Hanks paid to star in Forrest Gump?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Tom Hanks signed up for “points” in his contract, meaning that he would make a percentage of whatever the studio’s box-office revenues. Forrest Gump made $677 million, so Hanks’s earnings topped off at $40 million.
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How much was Tom Hanks paid to star in Forrest Gump?

  • $4 million
  • $117 million
  • $40 million
  • $17 million
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