What does the cryptic crossword clue "Simple-minded lead in movie, one hampered by fashion sense (8)" mean?

The definition is "sense". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GUMP (synonym="Forrest, ‘simple-minded lead in movie’") + TION (synonym="TION") = GUMPTION; definition: "sense" The answer is GUMPTION.

Simple-minded lead in movie, one hampered by fashion sense (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29491 | 22 Across | 2024-09-18 flower

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