The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 drama film about hope, friendship, and redemption in the face of injustice. Based on Stephen King's novella, it tells the story of Andy Dufresne's life in Shawshank State Penitentiary.
Category
Movie
Release Year
1994
Origin
USA
Tags
dramahopefriendshipredemptionprisonclassicStephen Kinginjusticeperseverance
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
The Shawshank Redemption
Aliases
Not specified
Type
film
Release Year
1994
Status
Completed film
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
film
Genre
drama, hope, friendship, redemption, prison, classic, Stephen King, injustice, perseverance
Content Information
Synopsis
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 drama film about hope, friendship, and redemption in the face of injustice. Based on Stephen King's novella, it tells the story of Andy Dufresne's life in Shawshank State Penitentiary.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
drama, hope, friendship, redemption, prison, classic, Stephen King, injustice, perseverance
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Original Medium
Novella
Adaptations
Feature film, Stage adaptations, Radio dramas
Merchandise
DVDs/Blu-rays, Posters, Books, Collectibles, Soundtracks
Cross Media
Documentary features, Behind-the-scenes content, Film analysis, Academic studies
Commercial Information
Book Sales
Part of Stephen King's bestselling 'Different Seasons' collection
Box Office
$16.3 million (initial release), gained popularity through home video
Critical Reception
Initially mixed, now universally acclaimed as one of the greatest films
Audience Reception
Beloved by audiences worldwide, top-rated film on IMDb
Awards
7 Academy Award nominations, AFI's top 100 films, National Film Registry
Merchandise Revenue
Significant revenue from home video and collectibles
Fan Culture
Fanbase Size
Millions of fans worldwide
Demographics
Adults of all ages, film enthusiasts, drama lovers
Community Platforms
IMDb, Reddit, Film forums, Social media, Academic discussions
Fan Creations
Film analysis, Essays, Tributes, Parodies, Academic papers
Conventions
Film festivals, Classic movie screenings, Academic conferences
Fandom Characteristics
Quote memorization, Film analysis, Hope inspiration, Friendship celebration, Prison reform advocacy
Historical Development
Creation Background
Frank Darabont's passion project to adapt Stephen King's powerful novella
Major Milestones
1982: Stephen King publishes the novella, 1987: Frank Darabont acquires film rights, 1993: Film production begins, 1994: Theatrical release, 1995: Home video success begins, 1998: Selected for National Film Registry
Cultural Impact
Became a symbol of hope and perseverance, influenced prison reform discussions
Legacy
Considered one of the greatest films ever made, enduring message of hope
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