Now considered one of the very best films of all time, The Shawshank Redemption didn’t find immediate success in 1994 – earning numerous rave reviews and seven Academy Award nominations, the film was a big flop when it opened in cinemas, grossing only $28million in the US.

Over time, the film gained a cult status before being recognised as the classic it has become and made its way into the hearts and homes of millions of film fans. But star Morgan Freeman has a theory as to why the…
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