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TIL the ending of “The Shawshank Redemption” barely made “final cut” as executives preferred the “bus scene” for the ending. Frank Darabont was able to keep in film, agreeing to roll the end credits during, and due to test audiences approval. It also was the first scene to be shot during filming.

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