The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 drama film directed by Frank Darabont, with a running time of 2h 22m. It stars Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton.
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.
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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.
When was The Shawshank Redemption released?
The Shawshank Redemption was released on 23 September 1994.
How long is The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption runs 2h 22m.
Who made The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption was directed by Frank Darabont.
Where can I watch The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch The Shawshank Redemption
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
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Cast
- Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne
- Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
- Bob Gunton as Warden Norton
- William Sadler as Heywood
- Clancy Brown as Captain Byron T. Hadley
- Gil Bellows as Tommy
- James Whitmore as Brooks Hatlen
- Mark Rolston as Bogs Diamond
- Jeffrey DeMunn as 1946 D.A.
- Larry Brandenburg as Skeet
- Neil Giuntoli as Jigger
- Brian Libby as Floyd