What's the Difference between Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption the Book and The Shawshank Redeption the Movie?
In the Book |
In the Movie |
Andy Dufresne
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Andy Dufresne
Portrayed by: Tim Robbins
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Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
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Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Portrayed by: Morgan Freeman
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Tommy
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Tommy
Portrayed by: Gil Bellows
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The Shawshank Redeption Book vs Movie
In the Book |
In the Movie |
There are several lead guards during Andy's time at Shawshank. |
Captain Hadley is the lead guard for the entire duration of Andy's stay. |
Andy uses two rock hammers during his excavation of the rock wall. |
He only uses one.
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Red gets out of prison and finds Andy's note to meet him in Mexico. Red gets on a Bus and the story ends before he finds him. |
Red and Andy meet on the beach in Mexico. |
Andy is a short, neat little man. |
Andy is portrayed by Tim Robbins who is 6'5"
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Boggs is mentioned once and is transferred out of Shawshank. Several "Sisters" take turns going after Andy. |
He torrments Andy for a long time. Boggs plays the part of all the Sisters. After Andy helps the Guards with their taxes, Boggs is nearly beaten to death and is transferred out to a medical prison. |