[19] The scene in which Andy and several inmates tar the prison roof can be seen as a recreation of the Last Supper, with Andy obtaining beer/wine for the twelve inmates/disciples as Freeman describes them as the "lords of all creation" invoking Jesus' blessing. William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, and James Whitmore appear in supporting roles. Gunton performed his screen test with Robbins, which was filmed by Deakins. Red worries about Andy's well-being, especially when he learns Andy asked a fellow inmate for 6 ft (1.8 m) of rope. [65] Darabont commented that the scene in which Andy tells Red about his dreams of going to Mexico, was one of the last filmed and one that he most revisited in recollecting on the film's production. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red. The Shawshank Redemption is the highest rated movie in the IMDb Top 250 Movies list.. Our schedule for discussion this week: Monday: General Comments Tuesday: Plot Wednesday: Characters Thursday: Themes Friday: Dialogue Saturday: Takeaways. "[66] The scene was intended to be much longer and more dramatic, detailing Andy's escape across a field and onto a train, but with only a single night available to film the sequence, it was shortened to showing Andy standing triumphant in the water. The Shawshank Redemption Summary. After being confirmed for the role, he used the wig in the film's early scenes until his hair regrew. They had a wig made for him as his head was shaved for his Demolition Man role. [64], For the scene depicting Andy's escape from the prison, Darabont envisioned Andy using his miniature rock hammer to break into the sewage pipe, but he determined that this was not realistic. Jeff Baker, then-executive vice president and general manager of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, said that the home video sales had earned about $80 million. The others think that Andy broke and that Andy got 6 feet of rope means he was going to suicide. Perhaps the most prominent psychological concept found in The Shawshank Redemption is motivation, which can be defined as “a need or desire that energizes behavior and directs it toward a goal.” As revealed at the end, Andy is constantly motivated to find a path to freedom. Bank Merchant Andy Dufresne is convicted of the murder of his wife and her lover, and sentenced to life imprisonment at Shawshank prison. [77] It was also voted as New Zealand's favorite film in a 2015 poll. [16][17], The film has been interpreted as being grounded in Christian mysticism. "[40] Freeman opted not to research his role, saying "acting the part of someone who's incarcerated doesn't require any specific knowledge of incarceration ... because men don't change. [83], The Shawshank Redemption opened to generally positive reviews. The Shawshank Redemption is a film that stands the test of time as one of the best movies ever made.It is, far and away, still the best adaptation of any of Stephen King's work, and it's a solid display of the talents of both writer and director Frank Darabont (who would also adapt King's The Green Mile and The Mist later in his career) and legendary cinematographer Roger Deakins. [90] Gleiberman praised the choice of scenery, writing "the moss-dark, saturated images have a redolent sensuality; you feel as if you could reach out and touch the prison walls". The Shawshank Redemption Critics Consensus. Robbins said that the long days were difficult. [58][103] In 2016, The New York Times reported that the tree attracted thousands of visitors annually. He offered Darabont between $2.4 million[42] and $3 million to allow him to direct it himself. [6] Turan similarly objected to what he perceived as extreme violence and rape scenes, and making most of the prisoners seem like a "bunch of swell and softhearted guys" to cast the prison experience in a "rosy glow". [59][110], In late August 2014, a series of events was held in Mansfield to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary including a screening of the film at the Renaissance Theatre, a bus tour of certain filming locations, and a cocktail party at the reformatory. [76] It did not win in any category. [45] Cruise attended table readings of the script, but declined to work for the inexperienced Darabont. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing The Shawshank Redemption (1995) near you. [22], Ted Turner's Turner Broadcasting System had acquired Castle Rock in 1993, which enabled his television channel, TNT, to obtain the cable-broadcast rights to the film. [82] That same year, Gunton said that by its tenth anniversary in 2004, he was still earning six-figure residual payments, and was still earning a "substantial income" from it, which was considered unusual so many years after its release. Andy begins writing weekly letters to the state legislature requesting funds to improve the prison's decaying library. [38] Among his inspirations, Darabont listed the works of director Frank Capra, including Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946), describing them as tall tales; Darabont likened The Shawshank Redemption to a tall tale more than a prison movie. "[9] He found his most frequent struggles were with Deakins. 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But have you ever noticed the massive plot hole in the Shawshank Redemption before? The Shawshank Redemption Review. "So Was Red", played following Red's release from prison, and leading to his discovery of Andy's cache, became one of Newman's favorite pieces. [9] Freeman described filming as tense, saying, "Most of the time, the tension was between the cast and director. [85] Klady said that the length and tone, while tempered by humor and unexpected events, would dampen the film's mainstream appeal, but the story offered a fascinating portrait of the innate humanity of the inmates. The stream into which Robbins emerges was actually certified toxic by a chemist according to production designer Terence Marsh. [65] While the film portrays the iconic scene of Andy escaping to freedom through a sewer pipe described as a "river of shit", Robbins crawls through a mixture of water, chocolate syrup, and sawdust. [48] The low box office was also blamed on a lack of female characters to broaden the audience demographics, the general unpopularity of prison films, and the bleak tone used in its marketing. [9] Reiner, who had previously adapted King's 1982 novella The Body into the 1986 film Stand by Me, planned to cast Tom Cruise as Andy and Harrison Ford as Red. [44] The surrounding area is also visited by fans, while local businesses market "Shawshanwiches" and Bundt cakes in the shape of the prison. [106] The remains were turned into The Shawshank Redemption memorabilia including rock hammers and magnets. Read a plot overview or analysis of the story. In 1963, Norton begins exploiting prison labor for public works, profiting by undercutting skilled labor costs and receiving bribes. To convince the studio that Gunton was right for the part, Darabont and producer Niki Marvin arranged for him to record a screen test on a day off from Demolition Man. Parents Guide. Glotzer insisted on including the scene of Red and Andy reuniting in Zihuatanejo. Gunton wanted to portray Norton with hair as this could then be grayed to convey his on-screen aging as the film progressed. [84], The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards in 1995, the most for a Stephen King film adaptation:[95] Best Picture (Marvin), Best Actor (Freeman), Best Adapted Screenplay (Darabont), Best Cinematography (Deakins), Best Editing (Richard Francis-Bruce), Best Sound Mixing (Robert J. Litt, Elliot Tyson, Michael Herbick, and Willie D. Burton),[96] and Best Original Score (Newman, his first Academy Award nomination). The interchangeability of the films used in the prison theater suggests that it is the cinematic experience and not the subject that is key to the scene, allowing the men to escape the reality of their situation. [103][105] The tree was completely felled by strong winds on or around July 22, 2016,[103] and its vestiges were cut down in April 2017. I never expected anything to happen with it. [25], Zihuatanejo has been interpreted as an analogue for heaven or paradise. Darabont seriously considered the offer, citing growing up poor in Los Angeles, believing it would elevate his standing in the industry, and that Castle Rock could have contractually fired him and given the film to Reiner, anyway, but he chose to remain the director, saying in a 2014 Variety interview, "you can continue to defer your dreams in exchange for money and, you know, die without ever having done the thing you set out to do". [94] Klady summarized the film as "estimable and haunting entertainment", comparing it to a rough diamond with small flaws,[84] but Howe criticized it for deviating with multiple subplots, and pandering by choosing to resolve the story with Andy and Red's reunion, rather than leaving the mystery. [22][141][142][143] In March 2011, the film was voted by BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra listeners as their favorite film of all time. [22] Several alternative titles had been posited before the release due to concerns that it was not a marketable title. [146] When UK film critic Mark Kermode interviewed a host of United States moviegoers, they compared it to a "religious experience". A charismatic banker who is said to be guilty of murdering his own wife and her lover. [94], Of Robbins' performance, Gleiberman said that in his "laconic-good-guy, neo-Gary Cooper role, [Robbins] is unable to make Andy connect with the audience". Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. Over the following two decades, he befriends a fellow prisoner, contraband smuggler Ellis "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman), and becomes instrumental in a money-laundering operation led by the prison warden Samuel Norton (Bob Gunton). [53] The Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society, a group of enthusiasts of the film, purchased the building and site from Ohio for one dollar in 2000 and took up maintaining it as a historical landmark, both as its purpose as a prison and as the filming site. So you will do things as an actor that are compromising to your physical health and safety. [90][91] Gene Siskel said that like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Shawshank Redemption is an inspirational drama about overcoming overbearing authority. The broadcast rights were acquired following the purchase of Castle Rock by Turner Broadcasting System, and it was shown regularly on the TNT network starting in 1997, further increasing its popularity. "[37], Five years later, Darabont wrote the script over an eight-week period. These were described as "through the roof", and Glotzer said they were some of the best she had seen. With Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler. [15] James Kisicki and Claire Slemmer portray the Maine National Bank manager and a teller, respectively. [58], Just as a prison in Ohio stood in for a fictional one in Maine, the beach scene showing Andy and Red's reunion in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, was actually shot in the Caribbean on the island of Saint Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands. [90] Gunton and Brown were deemed by Klady as "extremely credible in their villainy",[84] while Howe countered that Gunton's warden was a clichéd character who extols religious virtues while having people murdered. [22][41], After being nominated for several Oscars in early 1995,[9] the film was re-released between February and March, earning a further $12 million. According to Darabont, harmonica player Tommy Morgan "casually delivered something dead-on perfect on the first take", and this is heard in the finished film. In a 2019 interview, he stated that he regretted that this meant he could not film a close up of Robbins' face as he climbed down out of the hole from his cell. Yeah, not looking good for him. [54] Marvin eventually chose the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, to serve as the fictional Shawshank State Penitentiary in Maine, citing its Gothic-style stone and brick buildings. Andy and Red befriend him, and Andy helps him pass his GED exam. Once you're in that situation, you just toe whatever line you have to toe. It tells the story of banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murders of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. [6] Conversely, Maslin said that Andy has the more subdued role, but that Robbins portrays him intensely, and effectively depicts the character as he transitions from new prisoner to aged father figure,[92] and Klady stated that his "riveting, unfussy ... precise, honest, and seamless" performance anchors the film. Eventually, Andrew achieves his ends on his own terms. [53] Several of the interior shots of the specialized prison facilities, such as the admittance rooms and the warden's office, were shot in the reformatory. [84] Gleiberman disliked that the prisoners' crimes were overlooked to portray them more as good guys. [77] Both films would become quotable cultural phenomena. [49] Among the extras used in the film were the former warden and former inmates of the reformatory, and active guards from a nearby incarceration facility. Freeman's character alludes to the choice when queried by Andy on why he is called Red, replying "Maybe it's because I'm Irish. Synopsis Realizing he could make use of the bed to escape, he began his plan. Psychological concepts help drive the plot of this film. Many movies following The Shawshank Redemption have tried and failed in their attempts to recreate this behemoth of a movie. [128], The Shawshank Redemption appeared on several lists of the greatest films of the 1990s, by outlets including: Paste and NME (2012),[129][130] Complex (2013),[131] CHUD.com (2014),[132] MSN (2015),[133] TheWrap,[134] Maxim,[135] and Rolling Stone (2017). [23], Early in the film, Warden Norton quotes Jesus Christ to describe himself to Andy, saying, "I am the light of the world", declaring himself Andy's savior, but this description can also reference Lucifer, the bearer of light. [115], In 1999, film critic Roger Ebert listed Shawshank on his list of The Great Movies. The court sees him as a cold blooded murderer. Since Darabont wanted the inmates' cells to face each other, almost all the cellblock scenes were shot on a purpose-built set housed in the Westinghouse factory,[53] except for the scene featuring Elmo Blatch's admission of guilt for the crimes for which Andy was convicted. He struggles to adapt to life outside prison and fears that he never will. [48] Freeman's son Alfonso has a cameo as a young Red in mug shot photos,[40] and as a prisoner shouting "fresh fish" as Andy arrives at Shawshank. After an assault by the Sisters nearly kills Andy, Hadley beats and cripples Bogs, who is subsequently transferred to another prison. In 1949, Andy overhears the captain of the guards, Byron Hadley, complaining about being taxed on an inheritance and offers to help him shelter the money legally. [33], Andy and Red's relationship has been described as a nonsexual story between two men,[34] that few other films offer, where the friendship is not built on conducting a caper, car chases, or developing a relationship with women. [102], The oak tree, under which Andy leaves a note for Red directing him to Zihuatanejo, became a symbol of hope for its role in the film, and is considered iconic. For those of you who have not seen the movie, do not click MORE as we will be trafficking in major spoilers. [65][67] Of his own work, Deakins considers the scene to be one of his least favorite, saying that he "over-lit" it. Andy approaches Norton with this information, but Norton refuses to listen, and when Andy mentions the money laundering, Norton sends him back to solitary confinement. See a complete list of the characters in "Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption" and in-depth analyses of Red, Andy Dufresne, and Samuel Norton. Andy is not attacked again. Darabont purchased the film rights to King's story in 1987, but development did not begin until five years later, when he wrote the script over an eight-week period. [27] While some Christian viewers interpret Zihuatanejo as heaven, it can also be interpreted as a Nietzschean form of guiltlessness achieved outside traditional notions of good and evil, where the amnesia offered is the destruction rather than forgiveness of sin, meaning Andy's aim is secular and atheistic. Deakins and Darabont plot a shot on location. [125] In 2017, The Daily Telegraph named it the 17th-best prison film ever made,[126] and USA Today listed it as one of the 50 best films of all time. [44] As of 2019, Destination Mansfield operates the Shawshank Trail, a series of 15 marked stops around locations related to the film across Mansfield, Ashland, Upper Sandusky, and St Croix. [13] Frank Medrano plays Fat Ass, one of Andy's fellow new inmates who is beaten to death by Hadley,[5][14] and Bill Bolender plays Elmo Blatch, a convict who may actually be responsible for the crimes for which Andy is convicted. [100] Deakins won the American Society of Cinematographers award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography,[86] while producer Niki Marvin was nominated for a 1994 Golden Laurel Award by the Producers Guild of America. "The Shawshank Redemption" is a movie about time, patience and loyalty -- not sexy qualities, perhaps, but they grow on you during the subterranean progress of this story, which is about how two men serving life sentences in prison become friends and find a way to fight off despair. The shawshank redemption (1994) is a cult classic film which tells us the story of Andy Dufresne. [100], Darabont later adapted and directed two other King stories, The Green Mile (1999) and The Mist (2007). It went on to become one of the top rented films of the year. [4], Darabont first collaborated with author Stephen King in 1983 on the short film adaptation of "The Woman in the Room", buying the rights from him for $1—a Dollar Deal that King used to help new directors build a résumé by adapting his short stories. [31] Immediately following this scene, Andy is assaulted by the Sisters in the projector room and uses a film reel to help fight them off. Maslin said that Freeman's performance was especially moving when describing how dependent Red had become on living within the prison walls. At the next day's roll call, the guards find Andy's cell empty. To be set free you must have something to believe in, to hope for, and you must not ever lose the hope or you’ve lost your purpose in moving on in life. [9], The film was also competing with Pulp Fiction ($108 million),[3] which also premiered October 14 following its Palme d'Or award win, and Forrest Gump ($330 million),[3] which was in the middle of a successful 42-week theatrical run. [84] The Hollywood Reporter said that both the directing and writing were crisp, while criticizing the film's long running time. When Andy asks Norton to request a retrial, Norton dismisses Andys claims and puts him in solitary confinement for more than a month on the grain and drain diet of bread and water. Movies: Shawshank Redemption, The; US Lawyer is sent to Shawshank prison for life, charts his experiences, friendships and influences on … In 1947 Portland, Maine, banker Andy Dufresne is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover and is sentenced to two consecutive life sentences at the Shawshank State Penitentiary. He is befriended by Ellis "Red" Redding, an inmate and prison contraband smuggler serving a life sentence. He said that the time and precision taken by Deakins, and their limited filming schedule, meant he had to be precise in what he could film and how. A man of morals and ideals. Tommy Williams is incarcerated for burglary in 1965. Remembering his promise to Andy, he visits Buxton and finds a cache containing money and a letter asking him to come to Zihuatanejo. [36], Leading up to its release, the film was test screened with the public. When life kicks you down hope will raise you up. [113] Darabont stated that only at this event, the first time he had returned to Mansfield, was he able to realize the lasting impact of the film, stating, "It is a very surreal feeling to be back all these years later and people are still talking about it. Red violates his parole by traveling to Fort Hancock, Texas, and crossing the border into Mexico, admitting that he finally feels hope. In the prison theater, the inmates watch the film Gilda (1946), but this scene was originally intended to feature The Lost Weekend (1945). [34] Another scene cut for time showed a prison guard investigating Andy's escape tunnel; this was thought to slow down the action. [93] Ebert noted that the story works because it is not about Andy as the hero, but how Red perceives him. His spirit and determination lead us into a world full of imagination, one filled with courage and desire. [9] Darabont opted to create a single warden character to serve as the primary antagonist. The only thing is, Red is actually guilty, while Andy isn't. During its opening weekend, the film earned $727,000 from 33 theaters—an average of $22,040 per theater. [26] Film critic Roger Ebert argued that The Shawshank Redemption is an allegory for maintaining one's feeling of self-worth when placed in a hopeless position. In 1947, a banker named Andrew “Andy” Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, based on strongcircumstantial evidence. Also sign me up for FanMail to get updates on all things movies: tickets, special offers, screenings + more. Taglines But the [51], Despite its disappointing box-office returns, in what was then considered a risky move, Warner Home Video shipped 320,000 rental video copies throughout the United States in 1995. The Question and Answer section for The Shawshank Redemption is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Thanks for exploring this SuperSummary Plot Summary of “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” by Stephen King. [36][51] The Shawshank Redemption closed in late November 1994, after 10 weeks with an approximate total gross of $16 million. [9] Bob Gunton was filming Demolition Man (1993) when he went to audition for the role of Warden Norton. Andy also tells him of a specific hayfield near Buxton, asking Red—once he is released—to retrieve a package that Andy buried there. The Shawshank Redemption Questions and Answers. [46] In 1996, the rights to The Shawshank Redemption were passed to Warner Bros., following the merger of its parent company Time Warner with the Turner Broadcasting System. Over the years, he retains hope and eventually gains the respect of his fellow inmates, especially longtime convict "Red" Redding, a black marketeer, and becomes influential within the prison. He felt that it already elicited such strong emotions without music that he found it difficult to compose one that would elevate scenes without distracting from them. [9] Reiner served as Darabont's mentor on the project, instead. [35] Philosopher Alexander Hooke argued that Andy and Red's true freedom is their friendship, being able to share joy and humor with each other. Welcome to SS. [49] While in the finished film the inmates watch Rita Hayworth in Gilda (1946), they were originally intended to be watching Billy Wilder's The Lost Weekend (1945), a film about the dangers of alcohol. [45] Johnny Depp, Nicolas Cage, and Charlie Sheen were also considered for the role at different stages. Andy displays resilience through rebellion, by playing music over the prison loudspeaker, and refusing to continue with the money-laundering scam. | [3] In the United States, it became the 51st-highest-grossing film of 1994, and the 21st-highest-grossing R-rated film of 1994. 13.30 Shower, clo… In 1947, banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover at his house, and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences at Shawshank State Penitentiary. Will Andy ever realize his dreams? [9] Castle Rock agreed to finance filming for the scene without requiring its inclusion, guaranteeing Darabont the final decision. [56] Scenes were also filmed in Mansfield, as well as neighboring Ashland, Ohio. The interior of the boarding room used by Brooks and Red was in the administration building; exterior shots of the boarding house were taken elsewhere. Nothing is more infuriating (within the realms of analyzing movies, at least) than when a nagging plot-hole ruins an otherwise flawless movie but, fortunately, this isn't the case with The Shawshank Redemption.Based on the Stephen King story Rita Hayworth & The Shawshank Redemption, Frank Darabont adapted this under-the-radar novella into an even more under-the-radar movie that fell … [38] Director Steven Spielberg said that the film was "a chewing-gum movie—if you step on it, it sticks to your shoe". [41], It has been the number-one film on IMDb's user-generated Top 250 since 2008, when it surpassed The Godfather, having remained at or near the top since the late 1990s. 12.00 Norton: Your ass belongs to me. 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