The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
The Shawshank Redemption is a book-based movie adapted from "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank redemption" by Stephen King. This Drama/Crime film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is October 14, 1994.
The Source Material
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Overview
In the most satisfying tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape since The Count of Monte Cristo, new and established King fans alike are swept away to King's mythical Maine woodland of Castle Rock for this suspenseful, mysterious, and ultimately heartfel…
About The Movie
Description
Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.
Details
- Title
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Original Title
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Original Language
- EN
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- US Theatrical
- October 14, 1994 · Rated R
- US Limited Theatrical
- September 23, 1994 · Rated R
- US Digital / TV
- June 8, 1997
- US Digital / TV Note
- TNT