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The Shawshank Redemption

Movie Overview

The Shawshank Redemption is a Drama, Crime This movie has IMDb rating of 8.708/10, based on 27645 votes.

Directed by: Frank Darabont

Produced by: Niki Marvin, David V. Lester, Liz Glotzer

Storyline

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.

Quick Facts

Release Date 1994-09-23
Runtime 142 minutes
Budget $25,000,000
Box Office $28,341,469
Languages English

Cast & Characters

The film features remarkable performances by the following actors:

Actor Character
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
Jeffrey DeMunn 1946 D.A.
Larry Brandenburg Skeet

Production Details

Production Companies Castle Rock Entertainment
Filming Locations United States of America
Cinematographers N/A

Critical Reception

This movie has currently IMDb rating of 8.708/10, which is based on 27645 votes.

Screenshots

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Amit Singh

Amit Singh

Amit Singh is a passionate movie reviewer who studied Mass Communication at the School of Broadcasting and Communication, Mumbai. He writes honest and simple reviews that are easy to understand and fun to read. Amit loves storytelling and knows a lot about movies, which helps him share interesting thoughts on films. Whether it’s a big Bollywood hit or a small indie film, he enjoys writing about the magic of movies for everyone.

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