Gift SubscriptionsThe 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:
- Tim Robbins - Andy Dufresne
- Bob Gunton - Warden Samuel Norton
- Clancy Brown - Capt. Byron Hadley
- Gil Bellows - Tommy Williams
- Jeffrey DeMunn - D.A.
- Neil Giuntoli - Jigger
- Joe Pecoraro - Projectionist
- Rohn Thomas - Bugle Editor
- Joe Ragno - Ernie
- Don McManus - Guard Wiley
- Ken Magee - Ned Grimes
- Deborah Aquila
- Donald Zinn - Moresby Batter
- Steve Eastin
- Bill Bolender - Elmo Blatch
- Brian Brophy - 1967 Parole Hearings Man
- Morgan Freeman - Ellis Boy "Red" Redding
- Bill Sadler - Heywood
- James Whitmore - Brooks Hatlen
- Mark Rolston - Bogs Diamond
- Dion Anderson - Head Bull Haig
- Brian Libby - Floyd
- Gary Lee Davis - Rooster
- Neil Summers - Pete
- David Proval - Snooze
- Paul McCrane - Guard Trout
- Frank Medrano - Fat Ass
- John R. Woodward - Bullhorn Tower Guard
- Gordon Greene - 1947 Parole Hearings Man
- Ned Bellamy - Guard Youngblood
- Larry Brandenburg - Skeet
- Jude Ciccolella - Guard Mert
- Director(s):
- Frank Darabont
- Writer(s):
- Frank Darabont
- Producer(s):
- Niki Marvin
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Adult Language, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Mild Violence)
- Categories:
- Drama
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- 1994 - Shawshank Redemption - American Society of Cinematographers - Best Cinematography
- 1994 - The Shawshank Redemption - American Society of Cinematographers - Best Cinematography
