Where was The Shawshank Redemption filmed?
1994 film, directed by Frank Darabont.
- Ashland
The story is set in Maine, about 742 miles (1,194 km) from where it was filmed.
Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed
- Set in
- Maine; Shawshank State Prison
- Filmed in
- Ashland
- Distance
- About 742 miles (1,194 km) between Maine and the nearest filming location.
About The Shawshank Redemption
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- Released
- 1994
- Director
- Frank Darabont
- Cast
- Tim RobbinsMorgan FreemanBob GuntonWilliam SadlerJames WhitmoreClancy BrownGil BellowsMark RolstonJeffrey DeMunnJude Ciccolella
- Genre
- DramaBuddyPrisonCrime
- Based on
- Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
- Awards
- American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
The story
In 1947, Portland, Maine, banker Andy Dufresne arrives at Shawshank State Prison to serve two consecutive life sentences for murdering his wife and her lover.
After the Sisters beat Andy to near-death, Hadley cripples Bogs, who is subsequently transferred to a minimum-security hospital; Andy is not attacked again.
In 1963, Norton begins exploiting prison labor for public works, profiting by undercutting skilled labor costs and receiving bribes.
Famous lines from The Shawshank Redemption
Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.
Yes it does.Andy Dufresne
It's the truth.Andy Dufresne
With what intention?District Attorney
What was your response?District Attorney
I told her I would not grant one.Andy Dufresne
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