The Shawshank Redemption - 1994

Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

Director:

Frank Darabont

Writers:

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

Stars:

Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton

 

 

Rating :- 9.2 / 10.0

 

 

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.

Box Office

Budget:

$25,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$727,327 (USA) (25 September 1994) (33 Screens)

Gross:

$58,500,000 (Worldwide)