10 facts you never knew about The Shawshank Redemption

"A whole life blown away in the blink of an eye. Nothing left but all the time in the world to think about it."
'The Shawshank Redemption' is often cited as one of the best movies in Hollywood history, and it’s obvious to see why.
The film's story is both touching and heart-wrenching, with believable and likeable characters that have defined their actors' careers.
With the picture turning 30 this year, do you know these behind-the-scene facts about this classic?