Considering it went on to become the original poster art for the 1994 release campaign, I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought so. There is no way that The Shawshank Redemption is only a ...

When The Shawshank Redemption was introduced to the world in September 1994, it earned a reputation as one of the greatest films of all time thanks to its real-life depiction of incarcerated inmates.

The Turner Broadcasting Corporation helped turn “The Shawshank Redemption” into an iconic film. While the movie was nominated for Best Picture in 1994, it wasn’t a huge hit and came and went.

"The Shawshank Redemption" had its nationwide release ... With a title that does little to convey its content, a theatrical ...