Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover in the late 1940s.

However, only Andy knows that he didn't commit the crimes. Sent to Shawshank Prison to do hard time, Andy a taciturn banker in the outside world has to learn to get by in the brutal, cutthroat confines of prison life. His quiet strength slowly earns the respect of his fellow inmates most notably, Red (Morgan Freeman) and even much of the prison staff.

But Andy's seemingly stoic acceptance of his unjust imprisonment hides a fierce determination for freedom. This beautifully crafted movie features touching and sincere performances from the entire cast, with an uplifting message about humanity's indomitable spirit and the redemptive value of hope.

Directed by
Frank Darabont

Cast
Tim Robbins - Andy Dufresne
Morgan Freeman - Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Bob Gunton - Warden Samuel Norton
William Sadler - Heywood
Clancy Brown - Captain Byron T. Hadley
Gil Bellows - Tommy
Mark Rolston - Bogs Diamond
James Whitmore - Brooks Hatlen

Production Co.
Castle Rock Entertainment

Produced by
Liz Glotzer
David V. Lester
Niki Marvin

Studio
Warner Bros.

Writer
Stephen King
Frank Darabont

Music
Thomas Newman