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 |
Andy is suicidal and that's why he says he owned the gun |
no mention of suicidal thoughts |
Brooks gets out of prison and dies in an old age home. |
He gets out and can't handle life outside of prison and hangs himself.
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Andy crosses the border in McNary. |
It is Fort Hancock. |
Captain Hadley has a heart attack and retires long before Andy escapes. |
Hadley is still the lead guard and is arrested after Andy escapes because of his abuse of prisoners.
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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. |