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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

 -  Crime | Drama  -  14 October 1994 (USA)
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Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

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Storyline

Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastically when he is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover. Set in the 1940's, the film shows how Andy, with the help of his friend Red, the prison entrepreneur, turns out to be a most unconventional prisoner. Written by Martin Lewison <milst1@cislabs.pitt.edu>

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Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.

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Crime | Drama

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Rated R for language and prison violence | See all certifications »

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14 October 1994 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption  »

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$25,000,000 (estimated)

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£2,344,349 (UK) (19 May 1995)
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Trivia

The exteriors were filmed at the defunct Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. The prison was in such poor condition, renovations had to be made prior to filming. However, most of the interiors were shot on a sound stage, because they determined it would be cheaper to build duplicates of the interiors rather than renovating the interiors of Mansfield. See more »

Goofs

The difference in temperature and humidity between the pipe chase and the cell block would have caused the paper poster to billow and crackle noticeably, making it obvious what had happened. Furthermore, whenever any of the three posters in Andy's cell are shown, they look new, which cannot be the case given that they were removed and replaced almost every night and were switched out only twice during Andy's entire time in prison. See more »

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District Attorney: Mr. Dufresne, describe the confrontation you had with your wife the night that she was murdered.
Andy Dufresne: It was very bitter. She said she was glad I knew, that she hated all the sneaking around. And she said that she wanted a divorce in Reno.
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Crazy Credits

The man who cried and was beaten when Andy first arrived is listed and credited as "Fat Ass" -- the other inmates' nickname for him. See more »

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"Put The Blame On Mame"
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25 July 2001 | by (Houston, Texas) – See all my reviews

One of my all time favorites. Shawshank Redemption is a very moving story about hope and the power of friendship. The cast is first rate with everyone giving a great performance. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman carry the movie, but Bob Gunton and Clancy Brown are perfect as the Warden Norton and prison guard captain Hadley respectively. And James Whitmore's portrail of an elderly inmate Brooks is moving. The screenplay gives almost every actor at least one or more memorable lines through out the film. As well as a very surprising "twist" near the end that almost knocked me out of my chair. If you have not seen this movie rent it or better yet buy it. As I bet you'll want to see this one more than once.


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