The Shawshank Redemption
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The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 drama film directed by Frank Darabont, starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
In 1947, Portland, Maine, banker Andy Dufresne arrives at Shawshank State Prison to serve two consecutive life sentences for murdering his wife and her lover. He is befriended by Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding, a contraband smuggler serving a life sentence, who procures for him a rock hammer and a large poster of Rita Hayworth. Assigned to work in the prison laundry, Andy is frequently raped by "the Sisters" gang, led by Bogs Diamond. In 1949, Andy overhears the captain of the guards, Byron Hadley, complaining about being taxed on an inheritance and offers to help him shelter the money legally. After the Sisters beat Andy to near-death, Hadley cripples Bogs, who is subsequently transferred to a minimum-security hospital; Andy is not attacked again.
Production
Written by Frank Darabont, the film was produced by Castle Rock Entertainment. Thomas Newman composed the score. Roger Deakins handled the cinematography. The film runs 142 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $25,000,000, The Shawshank Redemption grossed $28,341,469 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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