The Shawshank Redemption
“Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.”
8.7/ 10IMDb9.331.1K
19942h 22mR
Overview
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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Crew
- Director
- Frank Darabont
- Writers
- Frank Darabont, Stephen King
- Producers
- Niki Marvin, David V. Lester, Liz Glotzer
- Production
- Castle Rock Entertainment
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Shawshank Redemption rated?
The Shawshank Redemption has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 31.1K votes.
Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption was directed by Frank Darabont.
When was The Shawshank Redemption released?
The Shawshank Redemption was released in 1994.