The Shawshank Redemption

Director:Frank Darabont

Writers (WGA):Stephen King (short story Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption)
Frank Darabont (screenplay)

Release Date:23 September 1994 (USA) more
Genre:Crime / Drama more

Cast (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tim Robbins ... Andy Dufresne

Morgan Freeman ... Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding

Bob Gunton ... Warden Norton

William Sadler ... Heywood

Clancy Brown ... Captain Hadley

Gil Bellows ... Tommy

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. Written by Martin Lewison {milst1@cislabs.pitt.edu}

After the murder of his wife, hotshot banker Andrew Dufresne is sent to Shawshank Prison, where the usual unpleasantness occurs. Over the years, he retains hope and eventually gains the respect of his fellow inmates, especially longtime convict "Red" Redding, a black marketeer, and becomes influential within the prison. Eventually, Andrew achieves his ends on his own terms. Written by Reid Gagle

Andy Dufresne, is sent to Shawshank Prison for the murder of his wife and secret lover. He is very isolated and lonely at first, but realises there is something deep inside your body, that people can't touch and get to....'HOPE'. Andy becomes friends with prison 'fixer' Red (Morgan Freeman), and Andy epitomises why it is crucial to have dreams. His spirit and determination, leads us into a world full of imagination, filled with courage and desire. Will Andy ever realise his dreams...? Written by Andy Haque