The Shawshank Redemption

Mark Kermode

How did a low-key prison drama which was considered a box-office flop on its original release become one of the most popular movies of all time? Mark Kermode traces the history of this unexpected audience favourite, from its source in Stephen King's novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, through the icy corridors of Ohio's Mansfield Reformatory (whose imposing gothic architecture dominates the film), to the television and video screens on which The Shawshank Redemption became a phenomenon. Kermode's account includes insights from writer/director Frank Darabont and leading players Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. He also explores the near-religious fervour that the film continues to inspire its huge number of devoted fans.This new edition includes a new foreword by Mark Kermode re-assessing the film's impact and legacy.

Author(s): Kermode, Mark
Binding: Paperback
Date of Publication: 05/09/2024
Pagination: 104 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: BFI
Published By: BFI
Book Classification: Films, cinema|Film history, theory & criticism|Film guides & reviews|Film guides & reviews
Dimensions: 188x134x10
Weight: 168
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781839027222