Cast:
Tim Robbins
Morgan Freeman
Bob Gunton
Clancy Brown
James Whitmore
William Sadler
Mark Rolston
Gil Bellows
Jeffery DeMunn
Paul McCrane
In writer-director Frank Darabont's The Shawshank redemption, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover in the late 1940s. However, only Andy knows that he didn't commit the crimes. Sent to Shawshank Prison to do hard time, Andy--a taciturn banker in the outside world--has to learn to get by in the brutal, cutthroat confines of prison life. His quiet strength slowly earns the respect of his fellow inmates--most notably, Red (Morgan Freeman)--and even much of the prison staff. But Andy's seemingly stoic acceptance of his unjust imprisonment hides a fierce determination for freedom. This beautifully crafted movie features touching and sincere performances from the entire cast, with an uplifting message about humanity's indomitable spirit and the redemptive value of hope.
Directed by Frank Darabont - Rated R