'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994) Based on a Stephen King novella, the acclaimed prison drama starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins went 0-for-7 at the Oscars, with "Forrest Gump" reigning as best picture and Forrest himself, Tom Hanks, taking best actor over Freeman.

Is Shawshank Redemption the highest rated movie of all time?

With a score of 9.3/10, Frank Darabont's The Shawshank Redemption, released in 1994, is considered the best film of all time according to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), the world's largest film database. The site includes ratings given by viewers on various platforms.

What movie has 8 Oscars?

Did Morgan Freeman win an award for Shawshank Redemption?

What movie has the most Oscar nominations in history?

Three titles top the list of films with the most Academy Award nominations: "Titanic" (1997), "All About Eve" (1950), and "La La Land" (2016). All three films were nominated for 14 awards, and while the latter two scored six wins each, "Titanic" received a total of 11 trophies.

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Who has had 52 Oscar nominations?

The film composer has won five Oscars, four Golden Globes, seven BAFTAs and 25 Grammys. With 52 Oscar nominations, he is second only to Walt Disney as most nominated person ever.

Which actor has 52 Oscar nominations?

The individual with the most Academy Award nods is not an actor, but a behind-the-scenes talent. With 52 Academy Award nominations to his name, Star Wars composer John Williams is the most Oscar-nominated person alive.

Why didn't Shawshank Redemption win any awards?

Many reasons were cited for its failure at the time, including competition from the films Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump, the general unpopularity of prison films, its lack of female characters, and even the title, which was considered to be confusing for audiences.

Who was the Best Actor in Shawshank Redemption?

How many Oscars does Tom Cruise have?

He has never won the coveted statuette.

The actor is also a producer on what has been one of the big surprises of 2023, 'Top Gun: Maverick', which broke various box office records that year.

Who has 26 Oscars?

Who has the most Oscar wins ever? It may come as a surprise, but the person with the most Oscar awards ever is not a movie star — it's Walt Disney. He received 26 Oscars, of which 22 were competitive awards and four were honorary awards.

Has any film won 12 Oscars?

The highest number won by a single film is 11, which three films have achieved in the 95-year history of the awards. Check out the list below to see the most awarded films in Oscar history.

What movie did Shawshank Redemption lose to?

'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994) Based on a Stephen King novella, the acclaimed prison drama starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins went 0-for-7 at the Oscars, with "Forrest Gump" reigning as best picture and Forrest himself, Tom Hanks, taking best actor over Freeman.

What is so special about Shawshank Redemption?

The Shawshank Redemption's tale of justice, hope, friendship and humanity transcends genre and age, while bridging the divide between the mainstream and hardcore film buffs. These themes age far better than most films manage.

Why is Shawshank considered so good?

Not much, it's the story, the acting, the premise, but most of all, this movie is about how it makes you feel. Sometimes you watch a film, and can't remember it days later, this film loves with you, once you've seen it, you don't forget. The ultimate story of friendship, of hope, and of life, and overcoming adversity.

Who almost played red in Shawshank Redemption?

Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford, Paul Newman, Gene Hackman, Robert Redford and Robert Duvall were considered for the part of Red.

Who was supposed to play Andy in Shawshank?

The Shawshank Redemption role of Andy was meant for Kevin Costner, but he had to decline due to the nightmare production of Waterworld.

Who was meant to play Andy Dufresne?

Tom Hanks, Kevin Costner, and Tom Cruise all famously passed on the part of Andy Dufresne, but during the initial stages of development and casting, Darabont hadn't even considered Freeman as a viable possibility.

What movie won the Best Picture over Shawshank?

Forrest Gump won six awards, including Best Picture.

Why is it called Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption?

More literally, Rita Hayworth really does remind Andy of his desire to actually break out of Shawshank because of the chiseled hole in the concrete that the posters conceal. As a result, Rita Hayworth embodies the sense of hope that keeps Andy alive and sane and distinguishes him from the other inmates.

What was Red's crime?

Red killed his wife and two others

Knowing that his wife had a sizable life insurance policy in place, Red planned her murder by cutting the brakes on her vehicle. In a dark twist, Red's wife had picked up her neighbor who brought along an infant.

Who is the only man to win the 3 Best Actor Oscars?

Daniel Day-Lewis has won the most Academy Awards for best actor (three), and a number of actors have received two such Oscars, including Spencer Tracy and Tom Hanks, both of whom won in consecutive years. Below is a list of the winning actors and the films for which they won.

Which actor was nominated 7 times for Oscar?

Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole both have been nominated seven times without winning an Oscar.

Who is the only actor to win four Oscars?

Katherine Hepburn is the only actor ever to win four Academy Awards but both Meryl Streep and Frances McDormand are closing in on her.