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The Shawshank Redemption

«Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.»

Year
1994
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Age rating
R
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Drama Crime
Production
Director
Frank Darabont
Starring
Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows

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About the film

Andy Dufresne is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murder of his wife and her lover, despite insisting that he is innocent. Inside the prison, he faces violence, corruption, and a system designed to strip inmates of their hope and identity. Over the years, Andy forms an unlikely friendship with Red, a fellow inmate known for his ability to obtain almost anything behind the prison walls. While adapting to life in Shawshank, Andy uses his financial skills to earn the trust of the guards and gradually gains a unique position among both inmates and prison officials. But beneath his calm exterior, Andy is quietly working toward something far more important. As decades pass, his determination to preserve his sense of freedom never disappears, and the secret he has been keeping may finally give him a chance to leave Shawshank behind.

Questions and answers

When was “The Shawshank Redemption” released?

Premiere: 23 September 1994.

How long is “The Shawshank Redemption”?

Runtime: 2 h 22 min.

Where can I watch “The Shawshank Redemption”?

Available online on: MEGOGO, Netflix.

Who stars in “The Shawshank Redemption”?

Starring: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler and others.

What age rating does “The Shawshank Redemption” have?

Age rating: R.

Who directed “The Shawshank Redemption”?

Director: Frank Darabont.

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