The Movie Helped Boost The Local Economy
Though set in Maine, the film was shot in Mansfield, Ashland, and Upper Sandusky, Ohio, with 13 locations across the three towns serving as backdrops. Since the movie’s release, these sites have gained popularity as tourist attractions. According to the Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau, tourism has grown steadily each year since 1994, drawing over 18,000 visitors annually and contributing an estimated $3 million to the local economy by 2013.
The Movie Helped Boost The Local Economy
Not Andy’s Hands
While Tim Robbins portrayed Andy Dufresne, the close-up shots of Andy’s hands actually feature director Frank Darabont’s hands. In post-production, Darabont finalized the scenes depicting Dufresne loading the revolver in the opening sequence and carving his name into the cell wall. Robbins’ hands weren’t used because Darabont had a specific vision for these moments and chose to execute them himself to ensure the final product aligned with his creative intent.
Not Andy’s Hands
