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* [[Ability Over Appearance]]: Traditionally, guys called "Red" are redheads. Initial casting calls had that in mind. The role is played by [[Morgan Freeman]], who would not pick up that nickname naturally but owns the role anyway. It's explained in the film (though not in the novella), that Red's nickname comes from his name, Ellis Redding. |
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* [[Acclaimed Flop]]: The film did quite poorly at the box office despite good reviews. |
* [[Acclaimed Flop]]: The film did quite poorly at the box office despite good reviews. |
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* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]: The mug shot shown on Red's parole paperwork is a photo of [[Morgan Freeman]]'s son Alfonso. Alfonso also has a cameo at the beginning of the movie, he's the inmate who says "Fresh fish! Fresh fish today! We're reeling 'em in!" as the bus carrying Andy comes in. |
* [[Hey, It's That Guy!]]: The mug shot shown on Red's parole paperwork is a photo of [[Morgan Freeman]]'s son Alfonso. Alfonso also has a cameo at the beginning of the movie, he's the inmate who says "Fresh fish! Fresh fish today! We're reeling 'em in!" as the bus carrying Andy comes in. |
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