🎥Morgan Freeman recorded his voiceover before shooting began, breaking the typical rules of filmmaking.
💰Stephen King sold the rights to the novella for only $5,000.
🏆Despite its critical acclaim, the Shawshank Redemption didn't win any Oscars.
🔥The prison set almost burned down mid-shooting due to a mistake with the lighting.
✋Frank Darabont, the director, made a cameo appearance as the hands in two scenes.
Who recorded the voiceover for the movie?
—Morgan Freeman recorded the voiceover before shooting began.
How much did Stephen King sell the rights to the novella for?
—Stephen King sold the rights for just $5,000.
Did the Shawshank Redemption win any Oscars?
—No, the movie didn't win any Oscars despite its critical acclaim.
What happened to the prison set during filming?
—The prison set almost burned down due to a mistake with the lighting.
Did the director make any appearances in the movie?
—Yes, Frank Darabont made a cameo appearance as the hands in two scenes.
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00:03The Shawshank Redemption is a classic film known for its iconic dialogue and humanistic depiction of hope.
00:56Morgan Freeman recorded his voiceover before shooting began, breaking the typical rules of filmmaking.
01:34Stephen King sold the rights to the novella for only $5,000.
02:18The Shawshank Redemption didn't win any Oscars, despite its critical acclaim.
09:48The prison set almost burned down mid-shooting due to a mistake with the lighting.
10:09Frank Darabont, the director, made a cameo appearance as the hands in two scenes.
