The Shawshank Redemption Movie Basics Year of Release: 1994 Running Time: 2 hrs. 22 min. MPAA Rating: R Director: Frank Darabont Screenwriter: Frank Darabont Producers: Niki Marvin, Liz Glotzer and David Lester Studio: Columbia Pictures Synopsis Innocent man Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and sent to Shawshank Penitentiary for life. This excellent adaptation of a Stephen King novella chronicles Andy's life in prison over nearly 20 years, his friendship with fellow inmate Red (Morgan Freeman) and his ultimate triumph over his desolate situation. conTributed by Destination Hollywood Cast Tim Robbins - Andy Dufresne Morgan Freeman - Ellis "Red" Redding Bob Gunton - Warden Samuel Norton William Sadler - Heywood Clancy Brown - Captain Byron Hadley James Whitmore - Brooks Hatlen Gil Bellows - Tommy Williams Awards and Nominations 1994 Academy Awards® Best Actor - Morgan Freeman (Nom) Best Picture (Nom) Best Cinematography (Nom) Best Film Editing (Nom) Best Score (Nom) Best Sound (Nom) Best Adapted Screenplay (Nom) 1195 Golden Globe Awards® Best Screenplay (Nom) Best Actor - Morgan Freeman (Nom) Tribute to The Shawshank Redemption Main Page | DH Home The Shawshank Redemption © 1994 Columbia Pictures. All rights reserved. This Tribute is not officially endorsed or authorized by Columbia Pictures. Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited. © 2001-2008 Destination Hollywood. All rights reserved.

The Shawshank Redemption Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins): "Remember Red. Hope is a good thing. Maybe the best of things. And hope never dies." 511 KB How long was Andy in prison? Answer How would you rate Shawshank Redemption? 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star