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In the book its because he killed his wife, I am not sure if its the same in the movie.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause you can't make a movie about a guy being wrongfully convicted of murder and sent to prison for life, without a substantial amount of the movie actually taking place in a prison.
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In The Shawshank Redemption what is the name of the blackbird the old guy sets free when he gets released from prison?
The blackbird that gets set free in the movie the Shawshank Redemption is named Jake. The bird is set free by the character Brooks Hatlen who is played by James Whitmore.
What was haywood's prison number in shawshank redemption?
His prisoner number is 32365
How is the title of the movie is significant to the movie The Shawshank Redemption?
It give you an imagine that someone will get revenge for what happened to them in Shawshank prison.
Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?
Frank Darabont directed The Shawshank Redemption(1994).
What prison film starring Tim Robbins was based on a story by Stephen King?
The Shawshank Redemption
What movie does Morgan Freeman feature in prison?
Shawshank Redemption.
In The Shawshank Redemption what is the name of the blackbird the old guy sets free when he gets released from prison?
The blackbird that gets set free in the movie the Shawshank Redemption is named Jake. The bird is set free by the character Brooks Hatlen who is played by James Whitmore.
What was haywood's prison number in shawshank redemption?
His prisoner number is 32365
How is the title of the movie is significant to the movie The Shawshank Redemption?
It give you an imagine that someone will get revenge for what happened to them in Shawshank prison.
What are the importance of freedom to a person based on the movie The Shawshank Redemption?
Freedom must have meaning to the person that is being set free, or it is worst than prison life.
What does shawshank mean?
I believe it's a made up word by writer Steven King. However the Urban Dictionary claims the slang term Shawshank means, to be gang raped by bull queers without any lubrication. This slang term developed obviously because of the movie, The Shawshank Redemption.
Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?
Frank Darabont directed The Shawshank Redemption(1994).
What was the aria over loudspeaker in prison yard in the movie Shawshank Redemption?
nozze di figaro
What prison film starring Tim Robbins was based on a story by Stephen King?
The Shawshank Redemption
In Shawshank Redemption what did they wash for laundry?
All laundry in the prison: bedding, clothing, towels, etc.
What was Andy's from shawshank redemption job before going to jail?
Andy was a vice-president at a bank in Portland, Maine before he was sent to Shawshank prison.
In the shawshank redemption why does Andy ask red for a rock hammer?
Andy uses a rock hammer to dig a tunnel so he can escape from Shawshank Prison.
