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Movie basic details
Current status - Released
Total runtime - 142 mins.
Release date - 23-09-1994
Release year - 1994
Genres - Crime, Drama
Overall ratings and scores for The Shawshank Redemption:
Happiness Score - 8.704/10, World Popularity Score - 11.2382/100, IMDB Score - 9.3, Metascore - 82, Internet Movie Database - 9.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 89%, Metacritic - 82/100, .
The Shawshank Redemption movie has Total Global Votes - 25745, Total IMD Votes - 2,879,728
The Shawshank Redemption Movie Introduction: Movie The Shawshank Redemption, release year 1994 is written by Stephen King, Frank Darabont and directed by Frank Darabont. The leading star-cast in this movie are Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton along with the other stars and crew members.
Trailers, Clips, Featurettes and Behind the Scenes
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Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman reflect on 30 years of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Director Frank Darabont on using "Duettino- Sull'aria" in THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Hanelle Culpepper announces THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION for AFI Movie Club
Film Director Frank Darabont on SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION ('94)
The Shawshank Redemption 20th Anniversary: The Film's Origin Story
The Shawshank Redemption 20th Anniversary: It's All About The Script
The Shawshank Redemption 20th Anniversary: Tim Robbins Goes To Cow Country
The Shawshank Redemption 20th Reunion: How DO You Say The Film's Title?
Peter Fonda on Hope and THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
M. Night Shyamalan on the Poetry of THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
M. Night Shayamalan On THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Movie overview and plot by Anagha Shashank
Movie in-short: Over the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion.
Movie story-line: Framed 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.
Movie synopsis: Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red.
Highlights - The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Total budget - $25,000,000.00
Total revenue - $28,341,469.00
Produced by - Castle Rock Entertainment
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - Nominated for 7 Oscars. 21 wins & 42 nominations total
Certificate(s) - AR : 13 AU : MA 15+ BR : 16 BR : 16 BR : 16 CD : 15+ CH : 15 CL : 12 CZ : K-16 DK : TP ES : 16 FR : 16 GB : 15 GM : U GR : T HK : PG-12 HT : 15 IE : B IN : 12 IN : 12 IN : 12 IT : 14 JP : R-13 KR : 15 KZ : M/16 LS : 16+ LS : 16+ LS : 16+ MQ : 12 MX : 15+ NL : 15+ NO : 16
Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Lead Actors - Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
Writer(s) - Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Director(s) - Frank Darabont
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
What is the release date of The Shawshank Redemption (1994)?
Release date of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is 23-09-1994.
What is the total runtime of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) in minutes?
Total runtime of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) in minutes is 142 min.
What is the budget consumed to produce The Shawshank Redemption (1994) movie?
The budget consumed to produce The Shawshank Redemption (1994) movie is around $25,000,000.00.
How much revenue is expected from movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994)?
Expected revenue from movie movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is around $28,341,469.00.
What is the pupularity of The Shawshank Redemption (1994)?
Worldwide pupularity of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) movie is 11.2382%.
What is the name of the production company of film The Shawshank Redemption (1994)?
Production company of film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is/are Castle Rock Entertainment, .
Which country the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is produced in?
Film production country for the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is United States of America, .
Which language the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is produced in?
Film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is produced in English (English), language(s).
Which Genre the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) belongs to?
Movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is categorized under Drama genre(s).
Who are the lead actors of the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994)?
Lead actors of the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) are Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton.
Who is the writer of the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994)?
The writer(s) of the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is/are Stephen King, Frank Darabont.
Who is the director of the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994)?
The director(s) of the film The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is/are Frank Darabont.
Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by The Shawshank Redemption (1994) movie?
Movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994) has Nominated for 7 Oscars. 21 wins & 42 nominations total awards and nomination in it's profile.
What is the story of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) in-short?
Short plot of movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994): Over the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion..
What is the full story of The Shawshank Redemption (1994) movie?
Full plot of movie The Shawshank Redemption (1994): Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red..
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List of full Starcast and crew members of The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Full Starcast:
Name: Tim Robbins
Character: Andy Dufresne
Name: Morgan Freeman
Character: Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Name: Bob Gunton
Character: Warden Norton
Name: William Sadler
Character: Heywood
Name: Clancy Brown
Character: Captain Byron T. Hadley
Name: Gil Bellows
Character: Tommy
Name: James Whitmore
Character: Brooks Hatlen
Name: Mark Rolston
Character: Bogs Diamond
Name: Jeffrey DeMunn
Character: 1946 D.A.
Name: Larry Brandenburg
Character: Skeet
Name: Neil Giuntoli
Character: Jigger
Name: Brian Libby
Character: Floyd
Name: David Proval
Character: Snooze
Name: Joseph Ragno
Character: Ernie
Name: Jude Ciccolella
Character: Guard Mert
Name: Paul McCrane
Character: Guard Trout
Name: Renee Blaine
Character: Andy Dufresne's Wife
Name: Scott Mann
Character: Glenn Quentin
Name: John Horton
Character: 1946 Judge
Name: Gordon Greene
Character: 1947 Parole Hearings Man
Name: Alfonso Freeman
Character: Fresh Fish Con
Name: Vincent Foster
Character: Hungry Fish Con
Name: John E. Summers
Character: New Fish Guard
Name: Frank Medrano
Character: Fat Ass
Name: Mack Miles
Character: Tyrell
Name: Alan R. Kessler
Character: Laundry Bob
Name: Morgan Lund
Character: Laundry Truck Driver
Name: Cornell Wallace
Character: Laundry Leonard
Name: Gary Lee Davis
Character: Rooster
Name: Neil Summers
Character: Pete
Name: Ned Bellamy
Character: Guard Youngblood
Name: Joe Pecoraro
Character: Projectionist
Name: Harold E. Cope Jr.
Character: Hole Guard
Name: Brian Delate
Character: Guard Dekins
Name: Don McManus
Character: Guard Wiley
Name: Donald Zinn
Character: Moresby Batter
Name: Dorothy Silver
Character: 1954 Landlady
Name: Robert Haley
Character: 1954 Food-Way Manager
Name: Dana Snyder
Character: 1954 Food-Way Woman
Name: John D. Craig
Character: 1957 Parole Hearings Man
Name: Ken Magee
Character: Ned Grimes
Name: Eugene C. DePasquale
Character: Mail Caller
Name: Bill Bolender
Character: Elmo Blatch
Name: Ron Newell
Character: Elderly Hole Guard
Name: John R. Woodward
Character: Bullhorn Tower Guard
Name: Chuck Brauchler
Character: Man Missing Guard
Name: Dion Anderson
Character: Head Bull Haig
Name: Claire Slemmer
Character: Bank Teller
Name: James Kisicki
Character: Bank Manager
Name: Rohn Thomas
Character: Bugle Editor
Name: Charlie Kearns
Character: 1966 D.A.
Name: Rob Reider
Character: Duty Guard
Name: Brian Brophy
Character: 1967 Parole Hearings Man
Name: Paul Kennedy
Character: 1967 Food-Way Manager
Name: James Babson
Character: Con (uncredited)
Name: Dennis Baker
Character: Old Man on Bus (uncredited)
Name: Fred Culbertson
Character: Police Officer (uncredited)
Name: Alonzo F. Jones
Character: Inmate (uncredited)
Name: Sergio Kato
Character: Inmate II (uncredited)
Name: Gary A. Jones
Character: Convict (uncredited)
Crew Members:
Name: Terence Marsh
Department: Art
Job/Role: Production Design
Name: Niki Marvin
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer
Name: Roger Deakins
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography
Name: Thomas Newman
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer
Name: Richard Francis-Bruce
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor
Name: Julie Lichter
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Deborah Aquila
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting
Name: Stephen King
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Novel
Name: Liz Glotzer
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: David V. Lester
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer
Name: Michael Seirton
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration
Name: Paul J. Zydel
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR & Dubbing
Name: Richie Ford
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Gaffer
Name: Monty Westmore
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Robert C. Lusted
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Assistant Editor
Name: Sue Bea Montgomery
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Supervisor
Name: John R. Woodward
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Assistant Director
Name: Melissa Taylor
Department: Visual Effects
Job/Role: Visual Effects Producer
Name: Bob Williams
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Special Effects
Name: Jerry Gatlin
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunt Coordinator
Name: Brian 'Buzz' Buzzelli
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Grip
Name: Roy Bryson
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist
Name: Peter Landsdown Smith
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction
Name: Bill O'Leary
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Gaffer
Name: Dick Hancock
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Kokayi Ampah
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Supervisor
Name: Thomas Schellenberg
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Assistant Director
Name: Kevin Haney
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Makeup Artist
Name: Tommy Morgan
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Additional Soundtrack
Name: Jack Hering
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Set Dressing Artist
Name: Thomas Pasatieri
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Orchestrator
Name: Sebastian Milito
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction Coordinator
Name: Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Aerial Camera
Name: Mario Simon
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Picture Car Coordinator
Name: Van Scarboro
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Video Assist Operator
Name: Kokayi Ampah
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location Manager
Name: Bill Bernstein
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Editor
Name: Rhonda Yeater
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Department Assistant
Name: Brian Boggs
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Craft Service
Name: Robert Conrad
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Driver
Name: Michael P. Weinstein
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Still Photographer
Name: Dennis Baker
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Thanks
Name: Todd Hatfield
Department: Art
Job/Role: Standby Painter
Name: Robin Brown
Department: Camera
Job/Role: First Assistant Camera
Name: David Marder
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation Coordinator
Name: Ernie Malik
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Unit Publicist
Name: Patricia A. Galvin
Department: Editing
Job/Role: First Assistant Editor
Name: Jeremy Knaster
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Best Boy Electric
Name: Willie D. Burton
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Production Sound Mixer
Name: Fred Culbertson
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Transportation Captain
Name: David V. Lester
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Job/Role: Unit Production Manager
Name: Don Cerrone
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Job/Role: Key Grip
Name: Marvin E. Lewis
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Job/Role: Boom Operator
Name: Kurt Dale Hartman
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Electrician
Name: Petra Bach
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Supervisor
Name: Jack Evans
Department: Art
Job/Role: Assistant Art Director
Name: Tom Shaw Jr.
Department: Art
Job/Role: Property Master
Name: Blair Gibeau
Department: Art
Job/Role: Painter
Name: Hope A. Nielsen
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Loader
Name: Lori Martino
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Assistant Sound Editor
Name: Dixwell Stillman
Department: Art
Job/Role: Construction Foreman
Name: Gerrit Dangremond
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Steadicam Operator
Name: Beth Hickman
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Office Coordinator
Name: Dan Goldwasser
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Executive Music Producer
Name: Earl F. Betts
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Propmaker
Name: Daniel W. Barringer
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Rex Buckingham
Department: Lighting
Job/Role: Rigging Grip
Name: John Stacy
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Supervising Sound Editor
Name: Antoinette J. Gordon
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Designer
Name: Carol Buckler
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Seamstress
Name: Alan Jacques
Department: Crew
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Name: Sioux Richards
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor
Name: Ramona Sánchez-Waggoner
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Accountant
Name: Dennis S. Sands
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Scoring Mixer
Name: Therese Amadio
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Animal Wrangler
Name: Margaret J. Orlando
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Supervisor
Name: Mark Moelter
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Craft Service
Name: Jane Estocin
Department: Production
Job/Role: Finance
Name: James Ellis Deakins
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor
Name: Saxon Eldridge
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Production Office Assistant
Name: Alfonso Freeman
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Actor's Assistant
Name: Robert Barnett
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Assistant Director
Name: Ramona Sánchez-Waggoner
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Production Office Assistant
Name: Tom Cotter
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Actor's Assistant
Name: Ramona Sánchez-Waggoner
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Executive in Charge of Finance
Name: Eve Lapolla
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Thanks
Name: David Turner
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Driver
Name: Richard Hall
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Thanks
Name: Michael Vasquez
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Production Office Assistant
Name: Karin Mercurio
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Executive in Charge of Finance
Name: Chip Vincent
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Driver
Name: Donald Snyder
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Driver
Name: Allen Greene
Department: Crew
Job/Role: In Memory Of
Name: Amie Tschappat
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Production Office Assistant
Name: Don Speakman
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Craft Service
Name: Joe Schultz
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Production Office Assistant
Name: Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Pilot
Name: Ernie Malik
Department: Production
Job/Role: Publicist
Name: J.D. Thomas
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Driver
Name: Manny Centeno
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Thanks
Name: Tom Lent
Department: Production
Job/Role: ADR Voice Casting
Name: Kzar Torres
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Thanks
Name: Robert 'Bobby Z' Zajonc
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Aerial Coordinator
Name: Sophia Xixis
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Actor's Assistant
Name: Scott Ruetenik
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Driver
Name: Lee Tassef
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Thanks
Name: Stephen King
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Thanks
Name: David McQuade
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Set Production Assistant
Name: Jesse V. Johnson
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Set Production Assistant
Name: David Orr
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Color Timer
Name: Jack Keller
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Recordist
Name: David Smith
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Driver
Name: Philip Ivey
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Hair Stylist
Name: A. Michael Lerner
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Mickey Guinn
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Stunts
Name: Kris Kearney
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Costumer
Name: Rick Canelli
Department: Sound
Job/Role: ADR Recordist
Name: Michael Greenwood
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Second Second Assistant Director
Name: Ron Grafton
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Recordist
Name: Julie Weiss
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting Assistant
Name: Chris Cozzi
Department: Production
Job/Role: Location Assistant
Name: Barbara Harris
Department: Production
Job/Role: ADR Voice Casting
Name: Jesse V. Johnson
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Third Assistant Director
Name: Linda Weaver
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Job/Role: Extras Casting Assistant
Name: Taneia Lednicky
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Wardrobe Supervisor
Name: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Department: Production
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Name: Paul Wells
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Key Costumer
Name: Keith Shaw
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Colorist
Name: Kevin Bartnof
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Artist
Name: Arlene Fishbach
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Music Consultant
Name: Thomas J. O'Connell
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Job/Role: ADR Mixer
Name: David Moenkhaus
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Additional Second Assistant Camera
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Name: Shelley Rae Hinton
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Job/Role: ADR Editor
Name: Cookie Beard
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Job/Role: Wardrobe Assistant
Name: Donnie McFinely
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Name: Tom Morga
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Job/Role: Stunt Double
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Job/Role: Best Boy Grip
Name: Andy Harris
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Second Assistant Camera
Name: Thomas Newman
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Conductor
Name: Marilyn Graf
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Foley Mixer
Name: Bruce Bell
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Sound Editor
Name: Frank Darabont
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director
Name: Kelley Baker
Department: Crew
Job/Role: Executive in Charge of Finance
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Department: Writing
Job/Role: Screenplay
Name: Tim.L.armstutz
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Camera Department Production Assistant
Name: Elizabeth McBride
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Costume Design
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very good movie 9.5/10 محمد الشعراوى
Some birds aren't meant to be caged. The Shawshank Redemption is written and directed by Frank Darabont. It is an adaptation of the Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, the film portrays the story of Andy Dufresne (Robbins), a banker who is sentenced to two life sentences at Shawshank State Prison for apparently murdering his wife and her lover. Andy finds it tough going but finds solace in the friendship he forms with fellow inmate Ellis "Red" Redding (Freeman). While things start to pick up when the warden finds Andy a prison job more befitting his talents as a banker. However, the arrival of another inmate is going to vastly change things for all of them. There was no fanfare or bunting put out for the release of the film back in 94, with a title that didn't give much inkling to anyone about what it was about, and with Columbia Pictures unsure how to market it, Shawshank Redemption barely registered at the box office. However, come Academy Award time the film received several nominations, and although it won none, it stirred up interest in the film for its home entertainment release. The rest, as they say, is history. For the film finally found an audience that saw the film propelled to almost mythical proportions as an endearing modern day classic. Something that has delighted its fans, whilst simultaneously baffling its detractors. One thing is for sure, though, is that which ever side of the Shawshank fence you sit on, the film continues to gather new fans and simply will never go away or loose that mythical status. It's possibly the simplicity of it all that sends some haters of the film into cinematic spasms. The implausible plot and an apparent sentimental edge that makes a nonsense of prison life, are but two chief complaints from those that dislike the film with a passion. Yet when characters are this richly drawn, and so movingly performed, it strikes me as churlish to do down a human drama that's dealing in hope, friendship and faith. The sentimental aspect is indeed there, but that acts as a counterpoint to the suffering, degradation and shattering of the soul involving our protagonist. Cosy prison life you say? No chance. The need for human connection is never more needed than during incarceration, surely? And given the quite terrific performances of Robbins (never better) & Freeman (sublimely making it easy), it's the easiest thing in the world to warm to Andy and Red. Those in support aren't faring too bad either. Bob Gunton is coiled spring smarm as Warden Norton, James Whitmore is heart achingly great as the "Birdman Of Shawshank," Clancy Brown is menacing as antagonist Capt. Byron Hadley, William Sadler amusing as Heywood & Mark Rolston is impressively vile as Bogs Diamond. Then there's Roger Deakins' lush cinematography as the camera gracefully glides in and out of the prison offering almost ethereal hope to our characters (yes, they are ours). The music pings in conjunction with the emotional flow of the movie too. Thomas Newman's score is mostly piano based, dovetailing neatly with Andy's state of mind, while the excellently selected soundtrack ranges from the likes of Hank Williams to the gorgeous Le Nozze di Figaro by Mozart. If you love Shawshank then it's a love that lasts a lifetime. Every viewing brings the same array of emotions - anger - revilement - happiness - sadness - inspiration and a warmth that can reduce the most hardened into misty eyed wonderment. Above all else, though, Shawshank offers hope - not just for characters in a movie - but for a better life and a better world for all of us. 10/10
Make way for the best film ever made people. **Make way.**
There is a reason why this movie is at the top of any popular list your will find. Very strong performances from lead actors and a story line from the literary brilliance of Stephen King (and no, its not a horror). Sufficient drama and depth to keep you interested and occupied without stupefying your brain. It is the movie that has something for everyone.
It's still puzzling to me why this movie exactly continues to appear in every single best-movies-of-all-time chart. There's a great story, perfect cast, and acting. It really moves me in times when I'm finding myself figuring out things with my annual tax routine reading this article, and accidentally catching myself wondering what my life should be if circumstances had changed so drastically. This movie worth a rewatch by all means, but yet, there's no unique vibe or something - there are thousands of other ones as good as this one.
I will not say that the film is predictable, because it is not quite so, due to the fact that we only know Andy’s intentions at the end, and during the film, it is important to understand that there was not a hint of it, but let's not forget our guys who so imprudently localized it. I will not be the first, but the word 'redemption' is translated as 'redemption'. I don’t know the reason why our localizers decided to spoil the impression to all Russian-speaking people.
First time seeing this in probably close to 20 years, maybe longer. Forgot how excellent of a movie this was, amazing all around from the performances, Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins especially, with a roller coaster of emotions. The writing (from Stephen King's novel) direction from Frank Darabont was precise and just all around fantastic. This is the very rare 5 star movies I've given but it is easily one of the best movies, right up there in my book with The Godfather. **5.0/5**
No 1 movie for all the time
This is much more predictable and Hollywood than a King novel. This story of another man wrongfully in prison for murder joins the list of about every other movie about a man sent to prison for murdering his wife. And therein lies the problem. Most of the time, the killer is the husband, and most of the time the right man is in prison. Juries are now doomed to consist of several people who are brainwashed by this constant propaganda Hollywood gives us and think accordingly. People are not gods. They are souls and spirits that can only withstand so much brainwashing. Add to that, the story plods along with really nothing new to add. It's a very formula movie. I won't say it is a "bad movie". Those are ones I give 1 or 2 out of 10. But 3/10 is what I call the very boring, unimaginative, safe, non thought provoking movies that you forget about quite quickly.
This movie is great
Tim Robbins is wealthy banker "Andy Dufresne" who finds himself sentenced to life imprisonment after his wife and her lover are found murdered. The handsome "new fish" is initially the target of the "sisters" who would use him as they would like - but he fights back and gradually establishes a friendship with prison "scrounger" Morgan Freeman ("Red"). When he overhears the beastly prison guard captain bemoaning some tax problems, he, rather riskily, volunteers to help find a tax-free solution and is soon advising pretty much the whole place - including "Warden Norton" (Bob Gunton) on all things financial - some above board, some less so. The film is set over a period of over ten years, and depicts some of the most brutal aspects of prison life; but also some it's more hopeful. It deals with violence and desperation but also of bonding and lasting friendships and loyalties that long term close-confinement engender. Frank Darabont elicits the best from his three principals superbly, with added venom provided by guard captain Clancy Brown and humanity from prison librarian James Whitmore - one of the few who actually does make parole. The last half hour is up there with the best cinema has ever had to offer, and this - again on a big screen - is a must see adaptation of one of Stephen King's lesser known, but better, stories that delivers a redemption never, quite, anticipated by the prison service!
**Watched it 32 times** Call me obsessed, but I have watched this movie 32 times (and counting) over the past 2 decades. One may wonder why? It is because every time I watch this movie, I learn something new from it. For example, despite being such a good friend of Red, Andy never shares his plan with him. This taught me that discipline and focus is vital for success. I can not praise enough the tight plot, direction, acting and everything. On my favorite movies list, this one certainly tops the chart.
Amazing movie
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