The Best Shawshank Redemption Quotes
Movie and TV Quotes 1994's 'The Shawshank Redemption' tells the story of two inmates, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) and Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding (Morgan Freeman), struggling to survive and better their lives while incarcerated in a tough Maine prison. The movie, based on a short story by Stephen King, received a whopping seven Oscar nominations (including Best Picture and Best Actor for Freeman), but failed to win even one. Nevertheless, 'The Shawshank Redemption' remains a critically acclaimed movie that often finds itself on top film lists. 'Shawshank' is a memorable movie, with equally memorable quotes. Enjoy!
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Institutionalized
Red: "These prison walls are funny. First you hate 'em, then you get used to 'em. Enough time passes, gets so you depend on them. That's institutionalized. They send you here for life, that's exactly what they take. The part that counts anyways."BUY @ amazon
Red's friendship with Andy helps him realize that life does exist outside of the prison's walls. Over time, he's become so accustomed to the prisoner routine that he no longer has an actual life - just a routine. - 12Up 5Down 1
For Life
Red: "They send you here for life, that's exactly what they're taking."BUY @ amazon
Red's spent 40 years behind the walls of Shawshank, and he's beaten down when Andy arrives. Slowly though, he realizes with Andy's help that he can reclaim his life. - 13Up 5Down 1
Welcome to Shawshank
Warden Norton: "I believe in 2 things: discipline and the Bible. Here, you'll receive both. Put your trust in the lord. Your ass belongs to me. Welcome to Shawshank."BUY @ amazon
Warden Norton (Bob Gunton) welcomes the new prisoners to Shawshank prison, including Andy. This scene is powerful, establishing immediately that this prison is tough - very tough - and it will take all that Andy has to survive.
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