The Shawshank Redemption has been voted the best film of all time after thousands of LADbible readers responded to a poll on Twitter featuring the top four ranked movies on IMDb. Of course, it’s not an exact science, but enough people voted to make it a significant cross-section of people.

Is Shawshank one of the best movies ever?

The Shawshank Redemption has been voted the best film of all time after thousands of LADbible readers responded to a poll on Twitter featuring the top four ranked movies on IMDb. Of course, it’s not an exact science, but enough people voted to make it a significant cross-section of people.

Who was considered for Andy Dufresne?

Andy Dufresne Fellow 90s mainstays Tom Hanks and Kevin Costner were offered the role, but passed. Hanks was busy with the lead in Forrest Gump (1994), the film which would beat out Shawshank for Best Picture, among other awards.

What brand of beer did they drink in Shawshank Redemption?

7) Stroh’s was the brand of beer Red and the gang drank on the roof during the day Andy cleverly got them all off work duty—which proves the old adage “prison guards are cheap.”

Who turned down Shawshank role?

By 1994, there was no bigger movie star than Kevin Costner. Starting with his starring role in 1987’s The Untouchables, Costner went on a nearly decade-long run that saw him achieve critical and commercial dominance within the film industry.

Was Shawshank Redemption hit or flop?

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“Shawshank” was a box office flop upon its release in 1994, a fact that could shock anyone who grew up hearing its praises. The film initially earned a mere $16 million in its first theatrical run, a number that barely redeemed its $25 million budget.

Is there a Shawshank Redemption 2?

MIDDLETON (CAP) – Castle Rock Entertainment has confirmed reports that it will make a sequel to its beloved 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption, chronicling the further adventures of characters Andy Dufresne and Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding, to be filmed partially in Massachusetts.

Who was originally supposed to be in Shawshank Redemption?

Brad Pitt was supposed to play prisoner Tommy Darabont cast Pitt in what seemed to be the dramatically perfect follow-up as charmer Tommy Williams, a character who had been shuttled across 13 prisons for robbery in his short life. The Tommy part is pivotal but small, coming late in the movie.

Why do they call him Red Shawshank?

During the movie, Andy (Tim Robbins) asks Red (Morgan Freeman) why he’s called Red. Red retorts “Maybe it’s because I’m Irish”. This was an in-joke as in the novel by Stephen King, Red was a red haired Irishman.

Who turned down the role of Buzz Lightyear?

Originally, Crystal was offered to voice Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story, but turned it down. However, after seeing the finished movie, he stated that the decision to turn down the role was the biggest mistake of his career.