Is Shawshank a ripoff of Alcatraz?

Morris, using a fingernail clipper, discovers the concrete in the wall has weakened over time and tunnels through it to make his escape.

Dufresne, using a small pick axe to carve his name into the wall, discovers the concrete in the wall has weakened over time and tunnels through it to make his escape.

Morris disposed of the concrete wall he took apart by carrying it into the prison yard.

Dufresne disposed of the concrete wall he took apart by carrying it into the prison yard.

And there's more, but...

Published 2024 Apr 21