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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

142 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   14 October 1994 (USA)
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Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

Director:

Frank Darabont

Writers:

Stephen King (short story "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tim Robbins Tim Robbins ...
Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman ...
Bob Gunton Bob Gunton ...
William Sadler William Sadler ...
Clancy Brown Clancy Brown ...
Gil Bellows Gil Bellows ...
Mark Rolston Mark Rolston ...
James Whitmore James Whitmore ...
Jeffrey DeMunn Jeffrey DeMunn ...
Larry Brandenburg Larry Brandenburg ...
Neil Giuntoli Neil Giuntoli ...
Brian Libby Brian Libby ...
David Proval David Proval ...
Joseph Ragno Joseph Ragno ...
Jude Ciccolella Jude Ciccolella ...
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Storyline

Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastically when he is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover. Set in the 1940's, the film shows how Andy, with the help of his friend Red, the prison entrepreneur, turns out to be a most unconventional prisoner. Written by Martin Lewison <milst1@cislabs.pitt.edu>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Prison | Murder | Friend | Life Imprisonment | Imprisonment  | See more »

Taglines:

Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language and prison violence (certificate 33087) See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Die Verurteilten See more »

Filming Locations:

Ashland, Ohio, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$727,327 (USA) (25 September 1994) (33 Screens)

Gross:

$58,500,000 (Worldwide)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Castle Rock Entertainment See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The Hungarian title of the movie is "A Remény Rabjai" which means "The Prisoners of Hope". See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Red is talking to Andy for the first time, he is throwing a baseball between himself and Haywood. Just as Andy stoops down, Red catches the ball and seconds later, catches the ball again without throwing it back. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
District Attorney: Mr. Dufresne, describe the confrontation you had with your wife the night that she was murdered.
Andy Dufresne: It was very bitter. She said she was glad I knew, that she hated all the sneaking around. And she said that she wanted a divorce in Reno.
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Crazy Credits

Closing Credits: In Memory of Allen Green
(Allen Green was Frank Darabont's agent and a close personal friend who
died just before the completion of The Shawshank Redemption.) See more »

Connections

Spoofed in "Robot Chicken: The Munnery (#2.12)" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Willie and The Hand Jive"
by Johnny Otis
Performed by The Johnny Otis Show
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from CEMA Special Markets See more »