19 Movies that are more popular than the novel it was adapted from

15. The Shawshank Redemption

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Based on a novel by Stephen King, the epic drama by director Frank Darabont about a man’s escape from jail after a wrongful conviction was a smash hit. While Stephen was hesitant about his work being adapted as it is dialogue-heavy, Darabont lent new life by giving the characters depth, hiring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, who give stellar performances, and adding an emotional angle, which resonated with the audiences.

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