"Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free."
Overview
Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 14 Oct 1994 |
| Runtime | 142 min |
| Rated | R |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Budget | $25M |
| Box Office | $28M |
Direction
Frank Darabont
The Shawshank Redemption is directed by Frank Darabont. The film has received recognition: Nominated for 7 Oscars. 21 wins & 42 nominations total.
Writers
Frank Darabont
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
Ratings & Reception
The film has been critically acclaimed with an IMDb rating of 9.3/10 based on 3,182,645 votes.
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Where to Watch
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Produced by Castle Rock Entertainment.