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The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. The film stars Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, a banker who is unjustly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover and is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary. Morgan Freeman co-stars as Ellis “Red” Redding, a fellow prisoner who becomes Andy’s friend.
Short Synopsis
Andy Dufresne is a banker who is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. He is sent to Shawshank State Penitentiary, where he meets Red, a longtime inmate. Andy and Red become friends, and Andy uses his intelligence and cunning to survive in Shawshank. He eventually escapes from prison after 19 years, and Red is released on parole.