The Shawshank Redemption Image
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critics

User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 289 Ratings

Summary: 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.
Runtime: 142 min
Rating: Rated R for language and prison violence.
Production: Castle Rock Entertainment
Genres: Drama, Crime
Country: USA
Language: English
Home Release Date: Dec 21, 1999
Director Credit
Frank Darabont Director
Writer Credit
Frank Darabont Screenplay
Stephen King Short Story "Rita Hayworth And Shawshank Redemption"
Principal Cast Credit
Morgan Freeman Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Tim Robbins Andy Dufresne
Cast Credit
Bob Gunton Warden Norton
Brian Libby Floyd
Clancy Brown Captain Hadley
David Proval Snooze
Gil Bellows Tommy
James Whitmore Brooks Hatlen
Jeffrey DeMunn 1946 D.A.
Joseph Ragno Ernie
Jude Ciccolella Guard Mert
Larry Brandenburg Skeet
Mark Rolston Bogs Diamond
Neil Giuntoli Jigger
William Sadler Heywood
Producer Credit
David V. Lester Executive Producer
Liz Glotzer Executive Producer
Niki Marvin Producer
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