The first story of the day is not for the faint of heart. Shawshank Redemption, first published in 1982, was originally believed to be a work of fiction. However, years later, the author King would find that he had unintentionally plagiarized his own life story and Shawshank Redemption became an autobiographical novel.
The movie, Shawshank Redemption tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a man convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. Life in prison is brutal for Andy, but he maintains his innocence until he meets Red, who becomes his lifelong friend.
During their time together in Shawshank Prison, they plan an elaborate escape that required digging of more than two hundred feet of tunnel. The question is whether this story is true or not?
What Is The Plot Of The Movie?
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film about Andy Dufresne, an accountant who becomes a murderer and is sentenced to prison for life.
Shot in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Maine, The Shawshank Redemption tells the story of how an innocent man (Andy) and his friend (Red) survived more than two decades of captivity by coping with their sentence.
The film follows the adventures of Andy Dufresne, a banker, who is falsely convicted of murdering his wife and her lover and sentenced to serve two consecutive life sentences at Shawshank prison.
Andy is helped by fellow inmate Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding, who becomes his friend and helps him cope with life behind bars.
The Tommy Williams Story
Many know the movie, The Shawshank Redemption. It is one of the most iconic films of the 1990s. But few know the true story behind it. Tommy Williams was a black inmate at Shawshank State Prison for life with no parole.
He had been convicted for killing his girlfriend and her children in cold blood. After attempting suicide, he was transferred to Shawshank State prison where he became friends with Red, played by Morgan Freeman in the film.
Tommy Williams gets incarcerated in 1965 for burglary. He would have stayed at Shawshank prison for the rest of his life if it weren’t for the book “The Shawshank Redemption” by Stephen King.
Stephen King had an interest in Tommy’s story because Tommy’s story mirrored that of Andy Dufresne, the protagonist in the novel.
The Jail Escape
The movie Shawshank Redemption is about two inmates, Andy and Red, and their escape from prison. Set in the 1940s, the movie shows Andy working as a welder in prison and gradually getting more responsibility.
He becomes friends with Red who is a fellow inmate and they hatch an escape plan after they find out that free men can be locked up for years. And I have never seen a more captivating film in my life.
Shawshank Redemption is the best movie I have ever seen, and it’s not because of its humorous or memorable lines. The movie is so good because it provides an unbiased portrayal of what prisoners experience in jail.
The film depicts how difficult it is to live in prison, with the different forms of abuse, the lack of information about life on the outside, and the feeling of powerlessness.
A Few Interesting Facts About The Shawshank Redemption
In the early 1900s, the town of Mansfield became a hub for quarrying and manufacturing. There were endless opportunities for new residents- and then the depression hit.
A city once bustling with commerce became a ghost town, with many out-of-work residents and few options.
After years of hard work and careful planning, Shawshank Prison opened in 1934 and was quickly hailed as a new economic engine for the region. Many people believe The Shawshank Redemption is one of the best movies ever made.
It has had a lasting effect on many viewers and has been referenced in other movies, TV shows, books, and songs. There are a few interesting facts about the movie that you may not have known.
Stephen King is the brain behind
Fans of Stephen King might not know that the man behind this year’s most talked-about film, The Shawshank Redemption, is King. The film was made from his 1980 novel of the same name. It’s been said that “the king of horror” has been waiting for a chance to be a Hollywood success story.
Where went the Oscars
20 years on, The Shawshank Redemption has so far been Oscar-nominated seven times. The movie was nominated for Best Picture in 1995 but lost to that year’s winner (the Tom Hanks drama) Forrest Gump. It was also nominated for Best Actor in 1994 (Tim Robbins), Best Cinematography (Roger Deakins), Best Adapted Screenplay (Frank Darabont), and Best Director (Darabont).
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Last Line
The movie is based on the Stephen King novella. A banker named Andy Dufresne is sentenced to prison for the murder of his wife and her lover. Many years later, he makes friends with a fellow inmate, Red. Andy spends two decades in prison before finally getting parole. Once free, he finds himself looking for a way to help others in need.
