Stephen King prison drama The Shawshank Redemption bombed commercially on its initial release in 1994, failing to claw back its modest budget.

Now, many regard it as a cinematic masterpiece.

In 2004, its director Frank Darabont spoke to the BBC about its remarkable reversal of fortune.

Read full BBC In History article: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/2...

Subscribe to BBC Global: https://www.youtube.com/c/bbc_global?...

For the latest news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com

#bbc #film #cinema