The Shawshank Redemption
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.
Cast & Crew
Frank Darabont
Frank Darabont (born January 28, 1959) is a Hungarian-American film director, screenwriter and producer who has been nominated for three Academy Awards and a Golden Globe. He was born in France by Hungarian parents who fled Budapest during the 1956 uprising, but the family moved to Los Angeles while he was still an infant. He has directed the films The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist, all based on stories by Stephen King. In 2010 he developed and executive produced the first season of the AMC network television series The Walking Dead.
Cast
Bob Gunton
1945
Clancy Brown
1959
Gil Bellows
1967
James Whitmore
1921
Jeffrey DeMunn
1947
Larry Brandenburg
1948
Mark Rolston
1956
Morgan Freeman
1937
Reviews
View AllA masterpiece of storytelling
By cinemacollector541 • Aug 04, 2025
'The Shawshank Redemption' is nothing short of a masterpiece. Every aspect of this film is crafted with precision and care, from the stunning cinematography to the outstanding performances. This is the kind of movie that reminds us why we love cinema.
A masterpiece of storytelling
By movieholic582 • Aug 04, 2025
A true work of art that transcends its genre. 'The Shawshank Redemption' is beautifully crafted with exceptional attention to detail. The emotional depth and storytelling are simply outstanding.