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

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?

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