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The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

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Imprisoned 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.

IMDb Rating: 9.3/10
Release Date: 23 Sep 1994
Runtime: 142 minutes
Country: United States
Languages: English

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Story Overview

The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is a Drama, Crime film directed by Frank Darabont . It takes a grounded and realistic approach, setting the tone and overall direction of the story from the beginning. As the story progresses, the emotional weight becomes clearer, making key scenes more impactful. The film has a runtime of approximately 142 minutes, allowing the narrative to develop without feeling rushed.

The pacing supports this tone, ensuring the narrative never feels rushed or disconnected. The main cast includes Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler and Clancy Brown , whose performances add emotional depth and authenticity to the story.

For viewers who appreciate realism and depth in storytelling, this approach makes the experience especially rewarding. The writing by Stephen King, Frank Darabont plays an important role in shaping the narrative and character development. If you enjoy serious, realistic, and story-driven narratives and appreciate stories that focuses on story depth and character development, The Shawshank Redemption is definitely worth watching.

Cast & Performances

The movie features performances by Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding, Bob Gunton as Warden Norton, William Sadler as Heywood, Clancy Brown as Captain Byron T. Hadley. These performances help bring the characters to life and add emotional weight to the story.

Tim Robbins Tim Robbins Andy Dufresne
Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Bob Gunton Bob Gunton Warden Norton
William Sadler William Sadler Heywood
Clancy Brown Clancy Brown Captain Byron T. Hadley
Gil Bellows Gil Bellows Tommy
James Whitmore James Whitmore Brooks Hatlen
Mark Rolston Mark Rolston Bogs Diamond
Jeffrey DeMunn Jeffrey DeMunn 1946 D.A.
Larry Brandenburg Larry Brandenburg Skeet
Neil Giuntoli Neil Giuntoli Jigger
Brian Libby Brian Libby Floyd
David Proval David Proval Snooze
Joseph Ragno Joseph Ragno Ernie
Jude Ciccolella Jude Ciccolella Guard Mert
Paul McCrane Paul McCrane Guard Trout
Renee Blaine Renee Blaine Andy Dufresne's Wife
Scott Mann Scott Mann Glenn Quentin
John Horton John Horton 1946 Judge
Gordon Greene Gordon Greene 1947 Parole Hearings Man

Crew

Directed by Frank Darabont, the film maintains a consistent tone that allows the story to unfold in a natural and engaging way. The writing by Stephen King, Frank Darabont helps shape the characters and narrative structure, giving the film its overall direction. Support from the production team, including Niki Marvin, David V. Lester, contributes to the final on-screen presentation.

Frank Darabont Frank Darabont Director
Niki Marvin Niki Marvin Producer
David V. Lester David V. Lester Executive Producer
Liz Glotzer Liz Glotzer Executive Producer

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In terms of audience response, The Shawshank Redemption has received encouraging ratings. It holds an IMDb rating of 9.3/10 and a TMDB rating of 8.7/10 , reflecting its popularity among viewers worldwide.

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Overall, The Shawshank Redemption is a film that offers a complete viewing experience. With its storytelling, performances, and presentation, it remains a good choice for audiences who enjoy Drama, Crime content.

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