The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

 

 

 

 

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. 

 

Director: 

Frank Darabont

Writers: 

Stephen King (short story "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay)

Stars:

 Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton 

 

Details

Country:

 USA

Language:

 English

Release Date:

 14 October 1994 (USA) 

Also Known As:

 Die Verurteilten S

Filming Locations:

 Ashland, Ohio, USA