![]() This was his big debut and while he didn’t stick the landing from a box office standpoint, it’s undeniable how great the film is and what a long-lasting impact it’s had.ĭarabont wasn’t the only factor that contributed to the longevity of The Shawshank Redemption. Though Darabont is a respected name now, he had only directed some shorts and a TV movie at the time. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman in The Shawshank Redemption (1994)Ī relatively untested Frank Darabont directed the film, along with adapting the novel for the screen. As mentioned, Stephen King even thinks it’s the best adaptation of one of his works along with Stand By Me. ![]() ![]() It’s often considered one of the best films of all time and there are plenty of people who would put it on their favorite-film lists. Forrest Gump was still blazing through theaters at this time too, so The Shawshank Redemption had quite a few things working against it.įortunately, time has been kind to The Shawshank Redemption. It was directly competing with Quentin Tarantino‘s Pulp Fiction, which has become a beloved classic in its own right. The competition in theaters for The Shawshank Redemption was pretty heavy at the time too. ![]()
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