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Title:
The Shawshank redemption [dvd videorecording].
Author:
Marvin, Niki.
ISBN:
9780780645677
Edition:
Two-disc special ed. ; [10th anniversary widescreen ed.]
Publication Information:
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, c2004.
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (ca. 142 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Originally released as motion picture in 1994.
Based on the short novel "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" by Stephen King.
Special features: Commentary by writer/director Frank Darabont ; 2 documentaries: the making of "Hope springs eternal": a look back at 'The Shawshank redemption' and "Shawshank: the redeeming feature", which examines the movie's enourmous impact and following; 'The Charlie Rose Show' segment featuring Darabont, Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman; Comic spoof 'The Sharktank'; stills gallery; storyboards; DVD-ROM weblink; theatrical trailer.
Abstract:
City banker Andy Dufresne arrived at Shawshank Prison in 1947. Convicted of two brutal murders, he received a double life sentence. Within the confines of the prison, Andy forms an unlikely friendship with the prison "fixer" Red. He also becomes popular with the Warden and the prison's guards, as Andy is able to use his banking experience to help the corrupt officials amass personal fortunes. With the extraordinary twist in the tale, Andy finds that survival comes down to a simple choice: get busy living or get busy dying.
Reading Level:
MPAA rating: R; for language and prison violence.
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