The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- Starring:
- Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, (more)
- Director(s):
- Frank Darabont
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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In 1946, a banker named Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is convicted of a double murder, even though he stubbornly proclaims his innocence. He's sentenced to a life term at the Shawshank State Prison in Maine, where another lifer, Ellis "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman), picks him as the new recruit most likely to crack under the pressure. The ugly realities of prison life are quickly introduced to Andy: a corrupt warden (Bob Gunton), sadistic guards led by Capt. Byron Hadley (Clancy Brown), and inmates who are little better than animals, willing to use rape or beatings to insure their dominance. But Andy does not crack: he has the hope of the truly innocent, which (together with his smarts) allow him to prevail behind bars. He uses his banking skills to win favor with the warden and the guards, doing the books for Norton's illegal business schemes and keeping an eye on the investments of most of the prison staff. In exchange, he is able to improve the prison library and bring some dignity and respect back to many of the inmates, including Red. Based on a story by Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption was the directorial debut of screenwriter Frank Darabont. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 142 mins
Complete Cast of The Shawshank Redemption
- Tim Robbins - Andy Dufresne
- Bob Gunton - Warden Samuel Norton
- Clancy Brown - Capt. Byron Hadley
- Gil Bellows - Tommy Williams
- Jeffrey DeMunn - D.A.
- Ned Bellamy - Guard Youngblood
- Neil Giuntoli - Jigger
- Paul McCrane - Guard Trout
- Frank Medrano - Fat Ass
- John R. Woodward - Bullhorn Tower Guard
- Joe Pecoraro - Projectionist
- Rohn Thomas - Bugle Editor
- Joe Ragno - Ernie
- Ken Magee - Ned Grimes
- Steve Eastin
- Larry Brandenburg - Skeet
- Morgan Freeman - Ellis Boy "Red" Redding
- Bill Sadler - Heywood
- James Whitmore - Brooks Hatlen
- Mark Rolston - Bogs Diamond
- Dion Anderson - Head Bull Haig
- Bill Bolender - Elmo Blatch
- Brian Libby - Floyd
- David Proval - Snooze
- Deborah Aquila
- Donald Zinn - Moresby Batter
- Gary Lee Davis - Rooster
- Neil Summers - Pete
- Don McManus - Guard Wiley
- Gordon Greene - 1947 Parole Hearings Man
- Jude Ciccolella - Guard Mert
- Brian Brophy - 1967 Parole Hearings Man
- Director(s):
- Frank Darabont
- Writer(s):
- Frank Darabont
- Producer(s):
- Niki Marvin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Sexual Situations, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Mild Violence)
- Categories:
- Drama
- 1994 - American Society of Cinematographers - Best Cinematography
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