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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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130 reviews
Metascore:
80/100
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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 DarabontWriters:Stephen King (short story "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay) |
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142 min - 
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Nominated for 7 Oscars.
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Cast
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| Morgan Freeman | ... | ||
| Bob Gunton | ... | ||
| William Sadler | ... | ||
| Clancy Brown | ... | ||
| Gil Bellows | ... | ||
| Mark Rolston | ... | ||
| James Whitmore | ... | ||
| Jeffrey DeMunn | ... |
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Larry Brandenburg | ... |
Skeet
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Neil Giuntoli | ... |
Jigger
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Brian Libby | ... | |
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Snooze
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Ernie
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Guard Mert
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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 SynopsisTaglines:
Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for language and prison violence (certificate 33087) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 September 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Die Verurteilten See more »Box Office
Budget:
$25,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$727,327 (USA) (25 September 1994) (33 Screens)Gross:
$58,500,000 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
142 minSound Mix:
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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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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arrived is listed and credited as "Fat Ass" -- the other
inmates' nickname for him. See more »
by Johnny Otis
Performed by The Johnny Otis Show
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from CEMA Special Markets See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
The town of Mansfield held all day open auditions for extras. So much interest was shown that they accepted no more people after 3pm. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: Brooks had been released on parole, but didn't want to go. In reality, if a prisoner doesn't want parole, he doesn't even have to apply for it. In fact, he can serve out his entire sentence if he wants to. 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
The man who cried and was beaten when Andy firstarrived is listed and credited as "Fat Ass" -- the other
inmates' nickname for him. 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 »
