The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.
Cast
- Tim Robbins - Andy Dufresne
- Morgan Freeman - Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
- Bob Gunton - Warden Norton
- William Sadler - Heywood
- Clancy Brown - Captain Byron T. Hadley
- Gil Bellows - Tommy
- James Whitmore - Brooks Hatlen
- Mark Rolston - Bogs Diamond
- Jeffrey DeMunn - 1946 D.A.
- Larry Brandenburg - Skeet
Screenplay
- Frank Darabont (Screenplay)
- Stephen King (Novel)
Themes
Brutal Prison Drama, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Corruption in the Police Force, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal
Keywords
prison, friendship, police brutality, corruption, based on novel or book, freedom, hope, prison cell, delinquent, redemption, parole board, prison escape, wrongful imprisonment, interracial friendship, framed for murder
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Shawshank Redemption about?
- Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.
- Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption was directed by Frank Darabont.
- Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows.
- How long is The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption has a runtime of 2h 22m (142 minutes).
- What genre is The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption is a Drama, Crime film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption has a Filmori rating of 4.7/5 based on 5 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Shawshank Redemption?
- The Shawshank Redemption had a budget of $25M.
- How much did The Shawshank Redemption gross?
- The Shawshank Redemption grossed $28M worldwide.
- Where was The Shawshank Redemption produced?
- The Shawshank Redemption was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Shawshank Redemption?
- The themes of The Shawshank Redemption include: Brutal Prison Drama, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Prison Brutality and Inmate Suffering, Corruption in the Police Force, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal.