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Date: 1994 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Directed by: Frank Darabont

Production company billing: ©1994 Castle Rock Entertainment Castle Rock Entertainment presents Dolby Digital Colour/Prints by Technicolor MPAA: 33087 Rita Hayworth Poster: photographed by Bob Landry, Life Magazine ©Time Warner Licensed by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan Jeffries Marilyn Monroe Poster: photographed by Sam Shaw, Shaw Photograph Collection Licensed by The Estate of Marilyn Monroe Raquel Welch Poster: photographed by Hammer Film Productions Limited Licensed by Raquel Welch Archie Comic Book: TM&©1993 Archie Comic Publications, Inc Gilda Clip: courtesy of Columbia Pictures Production Equipment: Hollywood Rental Company Gyrosphere Aerial Camera System: Preston Cinema Systems Arriflex Camera & Lenses: Joe Dunton & Company Internatonal, Inc. Production Dailies Processing: Du Art Film Laboratories, Inc. Dailies Ptrojection System: Boston Light & Sound, Inc. Completion Guaranty provided through: International Film Guarantors, Inc. Travel Services provided by Direct Travel of California, Inc. Photographic Equipment by Arriflex Recording Facilities: Warner Hollywood We Wish to Thank: Dennis Baker, Warden of the Mansfield Correctional Institution; Richard Hall, Assistant to the Warden; Manny Centeno, Director of the U.S. Virgin Islands Film Commission; Eve Lapolla, Ohio Film Commission; Lee Tasseff, Mansfield Convention & Visitors Bureau; The People of Mansfield, Ohio and Richland County Special Thanks to Stephen King Filmed on location in Ohio and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Synopsis: Prison movie. In 1946 Andy, a banker, is sent to prison accused of the murder of his wife. He makes friends with another man, Red, who is also in for life. Andy's accountancy skills are discovered and he is used by the wardens to hide money in a false account for a programme they are running. Over the years Andy always has a poster of the pin-up of the decade in his cell, but the posters are more significant than is at first apparent...

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Prisons
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Date: 1994Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 142 mins Length: 12804 FeetLanguage: English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (42)
In: Radio Times 28 Feb 2009  Page: 43
Title: Barry Norman's Greatest Hits.Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the film and its themes and characters.

In: Empire n231 September 2008  Pages: 113-123
Title: 10 years of DVDAuthor: CROOK, Simon, DE SEMLYEN, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Special feature celebrating the impact of the DVD over the past ten years. Includes top tens for: 'making of' extras, alternative versions, Easter eggs, biggest DVD heroes, deleted scenes, top sellers and films most wanted on DVD.

In: Empire n224 February 2008  Pages: 111-116
Title: In conversation with Frank DarabontAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Frank Darabont discusses his career, especially: The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, The MAJESTIC and The MIST. He also discusses his mixed experiences as a 'writer-for-hire'. Includes a listing of 'The top 5 Frank Darabont moments'.

In: Empire n234 December 2008  Page: 197
Title: At home/Blu-Ray special: The Shawshank RedemptionAuthor: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Radio Times 24 Mar 2007  Page: 39
Title: Films of the Week.Author: COLLINS, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n201 March 2006  Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.

In: Empire n206 August 2006  Pages: 144-145
Title: At Home/All-Time 100: Month Ten: DramaAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A selection of ten dramas chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of one hundred films.

In: Empire n210 December 2006  Pages: 184-185
Title: At Home: The Top 10: Prison breaksAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief critiques of the ten best prison escape scenes in film s.

In: Premiere v19 n8 May 2006  Pages: 82-87
Title: The Write Stuff: the 25 greatest screenplays of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An inside look at the 25 best screenplays ever written as chosen by the Writers Guild of America.

In: Empire n198 December 2005  Pages: 143-146,149-151
Title: Decade Deathmatch: The 90sArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Results of an online debate to decide which decade is the best for films. Includes a timeline of events from the 90's and a range of subjects from technology, award winners and top ten films.

In: Film Review vSpec. n59 August 2005  Pages: 72-73
Title: The best films of the '90sAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v14 n11 November 2004  Page: 78
Title: The Shawshank RedemptionAuthor: TOAL, Andrea Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v18 n3 November 2004  Page: 106
Title: The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION: SPECIAL EDITIONAuthor: D.F. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v14 n1 January 2004  Page: 31
Title: Books: reviewsAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Book review of "The Shawshank Redemption@ by Mark Kermode, published by bfi.

In: Film Review vSpec. n55 Yearbook 2005  Page: 152
Title: The Shawshank RedemptionAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Cinema Business n7 September 2004  Page: 29
Title: Shawshank released after 10 years good behaviourAuthor: MCDONNELL, Patrick Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n172 October 2003  Page: 134
Title: FFWArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n170 August 2003  Pages: 152-153
Title: RWD masterpieceAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: DVD review and an appreciation of The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.

In: ScriptWriter n4 May 2002  Pages: 8-10
Title: When is a feature film a TV movie?Author: YOUNGBLUTH, Paul Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION which explains why the movie failed at the box office but had success on television and video.

In: Fade In v5 n4 2000  Pages: 36-49
Title: Solitary refinementAuthor: KELLY, Audrey Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Frank Darabont who discusses his work as a Hollywood filmmaker, referring particularly to The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and The GREEN MILE.

In: Empire n130 April 2000  Pages: 100-104
Title: Empire one on oneAuthor: FREER, Ian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director Frank Darabont who talks about his work referring particularly to The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and to The GREEN MILE.

In: Empire n130 April 2000  Page: 134
Title: DVD: dramaArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Radio Times v300 n3918 20 Mar 1999  Page: 47
Title: [Radio Times - v300 n3918 20 Mar 1999: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.

In: TV Guide v47 n4 23 Jan 1999  Page: 18
Title: A con's lesson and a President's conAuthor: SISKEL, Gene Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Radio Times v295 n3850 15 Nov 1997  Page: 57
Title: With actors this good, who needs stars?Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the film SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION and the performances of the main actors Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.

In: Creative Screenwriting v4 n2 Summer 1997  Pages: 17-25
Title: Shawshank: rambling narrative to dramatic structureAuthor: HAMPE, Barry Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An analysis of Frank Darabont's screenplay for The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, which compares its structure to the original novella by Stephen King.

In: Creative Screenwriting v4 n2 Summer 1997  Pages: 3-16
Title: Stephen King's other half: interview with Frank DarabontAuthor: BAUER, Erik Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with writer/director Frank Darabont. Brief biographical details are followed by Darabont's view on learning to be a scriptwriter, and a discussion of his work, particularly The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION.

In: Sight and Sound v5 n2 February 1995  Page: 52
Title: ReviewsAuthor: FRANCKE, Lizzie Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Invasion n11 [1995]  Pages: 90-92
Title: [Invasion - n11 [1995]: no known title]Author: NEAL, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: video note

In: American Cinematographer v76 n6 June 1995  Pages: 62-64,66-74
Title: ASC, Academy select year's finest feature photographyArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article details the work of cinematographers Roger Deakins on The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994) and Piotr Sobocinski on RED (1994) - both nominated in the best cinematographers category at the 1995 Oscars.

In: Empire n75 September 1995  Page: 109
Title: Video movies to rentAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video-release review

In: Empire n69 March 1995  Page: 22
Title: New filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: El Amante Cine n37 March 1995  Page: 24
Title: Historias asombrosasAuthor: NORIEGA, Gustavo Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish

In: Fangoria n137 October 1994  Pages: 52-55,82
Title: Stephen King, Frank Darabont and The Shawshank RedemptionAuthor: WARREN, Bill Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English

In: Variety 12 Sep 1994  Page: 42,43
Title: [Variety - 12 Sep 1994: no known title]Author: KLADY, Leonard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v75 n12 December 1994  Pages: 26,28-29
Title: Filmmakers' forum: bang bang bang bang, ad nauseumAuthor: BAILEY, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing the moral issue of violence in films from the point of view of a cinematographer. Refers particularly to NATURAL BORN KILLERS (1994) and The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994).

In: Screen International n976 23 Sep 1994  Page: 21
Title: [Screen International - n976 23 Sep 1994: no known title]Author: BROWN, Colin Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.

In: Interview v24 n9 September 1994  Page: 68
Title: [Interview - v24 n9 September 1994: no known title]Author: BECK, Henry Cabot Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Films in Review v45 n11/12 Nov/Dec 1994  Page: 55
Title: film reviewsAuthor: PAWELCZAK, Andy Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n896 26 Feb 1993  Page: 4
Title: New Line broadens line-upAuthor: BAHIANA, Ana Maria Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of New Line's latest projects

In: Moving Pictures International n143 8 Jul 1993  Page: 10
Title: Global Production UpdateArticle type: NoteLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v327 n43 6 Jul 1993  Page: 9
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v327 n43 6 Jul 1993: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (8)
Title: Abject spaces in American cinema: institutional settings, identity and psychoanalysis in film
Author: Pheasant-Kelly, Frances   Pages: vii, 279 pages

Title: films of Stephen King: from Carrie to Secret Window
Author: MAGISTRALE, Tony  Pages: 212 p.

Title: Prison film project: guide 2004
Author: WILSON, David  Pages: 14 p.

Title: Shawshank Redemption
Author: KERMODE, Mark  Pages: 95 p.

Title: Between opera and cinema
Author: JOE, Jeongwon  Pages: xv, 244 p.

Title: Saint Paul returns to the movies: triumph over shame
Author: JEWETT, Robert  Pages: vii-x, 221p.

Title: The Shawshank Redemption: the shooting script
Author: DARABONT, Frank  Pages: ix-xvii. 188p.
Description: Includes storyboards and an introduction by Stephen King

Title: The Shawshank Redemption: the shooting script
Author: DARABONT, Frank  Pages: ix-xvii. 188p.
Description: Includes storyboards and an introduction by Stephen King