Did The Shawshank Redemption win any Academy Awards?
Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Foreign Language Film
American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases
The Shawshank Redemption/Awards
How many Academy Awards did The Shawshank Redemption receive?
Multiple nominations and awards
| Nominations | Film |
|---|---|
| 13 | Forrest Gump |
| 7 | Bullets Over Broadway |
| Pulp Fiction | |
| The Shawshank Redemption |
Why did Shawshank Redemption flop?
While many factors may have contributed to Shawshank Redemption’s box office failure, the most commonly cited reasons are heavy competition, lack of female characters, the unpopularity of prison films, and a confusing title.
Who was the Best Actor in The Shawshank Redemption?
None, but The Shawshank Redemption was nominated for 7 Oscars. Best Picture (1995)- Niki Marvin. Best actor in a leading role (1995)- Morgan Freeman. Best writing, Screenplay based on material previously produced or published (1995)- Frank Darabont.
When was the 20th anniversary of The Shawshank Redemption?
A modern American classic celebrated its 20th anniversary in high style at the Academy on November 18, 2014, when cast and crew members reunited at a special screening of The Shawshank Redemption hosted by World War Z author Max Brooks .
Why did Frank Darabont write The Shawshank Redemption?
After making a pair of high-profile horror films, Darabont explained that he wrote Shawshank to avoid becoming typecast in a genre already filled with maestros, though he had originally intended his first feature to be The Mist. The film gathered an impressive ensemble of actors and technicians, many of whom were in attendance for the evening.
Why was panic attack cut from Shawshank Redemption?
Freeman and Darabont also remembered shooting an extensive panic attack scene near the end of the film, which was cut from the final version after test screening audiences indicated that they wanted Red to get to that pivotal tree right away.