Shawshank Redemption Star Details 1 Key Way The Movie Improves Stephen King's Story
There are multiple prison wardens in Stephen King's Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, but this is condensed into one in Frank Darabont's film. Warden Norton actor Bob Gunton explains that this decision improves the story because it gives Andy a central antagonist and contributes to the movie's core themes. Gunton's portrayal of the Warden was a major highlight of the film, and it's for the best that King's story was changed.
The Shawshank Redemption star Bob Gunton explains one key change the movie made from Stephen King's novella, and why it was an improvement. Released in 1994, the beloved Frank Darabont film follows Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) as he spends twenty years in Shawshank prison for a murder he didn't commit, serving as an exploration of friendship and hope. The movie, which is based on King's Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption novella from 1982, features Gunton as the sadistic Warden Norton,...
The Shawshank Redemption star Bob Gunton explains one key change the movie made from Stephen King's novella, and why it was an improvement. Released in 1994, the beloved Frank Darabont film follows Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) as he spends twenty years in Shawshank prison for a murder he didn't commit, serving as an exploration of friendship and hope. The movie, which is based on King's Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption novella from 1982, features Gunton as the sadistic Warden Norton,...
- 7/12/2024
- by Ryan Northrup
- ScreenRant
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