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“The Shawshank Redemption” had a Precursor

Posted on March 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Escape From Alcatraz (1979) Again, in the back of my mind, I knew about this daring escape. One man and two brothers broke out from The Rock (as it was known) under cover of night and swam away to freedom. … Continue reading →

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