Summaries
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and
eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
—Carl Schultz
Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a
prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a
crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with
his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow
prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red.
—J-S-Golden
Story of a hot-shot American banker Andrew Dufresne who finds
himself to be an inmate at the Shawshank prison for a crime he says he didn't
commit, the murder of his wife and her lover. The movie revolves around Andy's
take on this drastic transformation, his journey as an inmate in the prison
during which he befriends Red, a fellow inmate as well as gains the respect of
his aaaa
—ahmetkozan
After the murder of his wife, hotshot banker Andrew Dufresne is
sent to Shawshank Prison, where the usual unpleasantness occurs. Over the
years, he retains hope and eventually gains the respect of his fellow inmates,
especially longtime convict "Red" Redding, a black marketeer, and
becomes influential within the prison. Eventually, Andrew achieves his ends on
his own terms.
—Reid Gagle
Andy Dufresne is sent to Shawshank Prison for the murder of his
wife and her secret lover. He is very isolated and lonely at first, but
realizes there is something deep inside your body that people can't touch or
get to....'HOPE'. Andy becomes friends with prison 'fixer' Red, and Andy
epitomizes why it is crucial to have dreams. His spirit and determination lead
us into a world full of imagination, one filled with courage and desire. Will
Andy ever realize his dreams?
—Andy Haque
Bank Merchant Andy Dufresne is convicted of the murder of his wife
and her lover, and sentenced to life imprisonment at Shawshank prison. Life
seems to have taken a turn for the worse, but fortunately Andy befriends some
of the other inmates, in particular a character known only as Red. Over time
Andy finds ways to live out life with relative ease as one can in a prison,
leaving a message for all that while the body may be locked away in a cell, the
spirit can never be truly imprisoned.
—Dave Moody
Director: Frank Darabont
Writers: Stephen King (short story "Rita
Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay)
Stars: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
Taglines:
Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
Genres: Drama
Certification
MPAA Rated R for language and prison violence
Argentina:16 (original rating) Argentina:13
(re-rating) Australia:MA Brazil:16 Canada:14A
Canada:13+ (Quebec) Chile:18 Denmark:15 Finland:K-16
Finland:K-15/13 Finland:K-16/13 France:Tous publics
Germany:12 Hong Kong:IIB Hungary:16 Iceland:14
Iceland:16 (video rating) India:U (2010, video, Cut Tamil version)
India:UA (2009, video, cut) India:A (2008, video) Ireland:15
Israel:PG Italy:T Japan:PG-12 Japan:G (2009)
Malaysia:18 (re-rating) Malaysia:(Banned) (1994, original rating)
Mexico:B Netherlands:12 New Zealand:RP16 Nigeria:12A
Norway:15 (1995, cinema rating) Peru:14 Philippines:R-18 (original
rating) Philippines:R-13 (re-rating) Portugal:M/16
(Qualidade) Russia:16+ (video rating) Saudi Arabia:PG12
Singapore:R(A) (original rating) Singapore:NC-16 (re-rating) South
Africa:13 South Africa:16 (re-rating) South Korea:15 South
Korea:12 (cable rating) Spain:13 Sweden:15 Taiwan:R-12
(2020) United Kingdom:15 United States:TV-14 (DLV, TV
Rating.) United States:R (certificate #33087)
Movie Review
The Shawshank Redemption is written and directed by Frank
Darabont. It is an adaptation of the Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and
Shawshank Redemption.
Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan
Freeman, the film portrays the story of Andy Dufresne (Robbins), a banker who
is sentenced to two life sentences at Shawshank State Prison for apparently
murdering his wife and her lover.
Andy finds it tough going but
finds solace in the friendship he forms with fellow inmate Ellis
"Red" Redding (Freeman).
While things start to pick up
when the warden finds Andy a prison job more befitting his talents as a banker.
However, the arrival of another inmate is going to vastly change things for all
of them.
There was no fanfare or bunting put out for the release of the
film back in 94, with a title that didn't give much inkling to anyone about
what it was about, and with Columbia Pictures unsure how to market it,
Shawshank Redemption barely registered at the box office.
However, come Academy Award time
the film received several nominations, and although it won none, it stirred up
interest in the film for its home entertainment release. The rest, as they say,
is history.
For the film finally found an
audience that saw the film propelled to almost mythical proportions as an
endearing modern day classic.
Something that has delighted its
fans, whilst simultaneously baffling its detractors. One thing is for sure,
though, is that which ever side of the Shawshank fence you sit on, the film
continues to gather new fans and simply will never go away or loose that
mythical status.
It's possibly the simplicity of it all that sends some haters of
the film into cinematic spasms.
The implausible plot and an
apparent sentimental edge that makes a nonsense of prison life, are but two
chief complaints from those that dislike the film with a passion.
Yet when characters are this
richly drawn, and so movingly performed, it strikes me as churlish to do down a
human drama that's dealing in hope, friendship and faith.
The sentimental aspect is indeed
there, but that acts as a counterpoint to the suffering, degradation and
shattering of the soul involving our protagonist. Cosy prison life you say? No
chance.
The need for human connection is
never more needed than during incarceration, surely? And given the quite
terrific performances of Robbins (never better) & Freeman (sublimely making
it easy), it's the easiest thing in the world to warm to Andy and Red.
Those in support aren't faring too bad either. Bob Gunton is
coiled spring smarm as Warden Norton, James Whitmore is heart achingly great as
the "Birdman Of Shawshank,"
Clancy Brown is menacing as
antagonist Capt. Byron Hadley, William Sadler amusing as Heywood & Mark
Rolston is impressively vile as Bogs Diamond. Then there's Roger Deakins' lush
cinematography as the camera gracefully glides in and out of the prison
offering almost ethereal hope to our characters (yes, they are ours).
The music pings in conjunction
with the emotional flow of the movie too. Thomas Newman's score is mostly piano
based, dovetailing neatly with Andy's state of mind, while the excellently
selected soundtrack ranges from the likes of Hank Williams to the gorgeous Le
Nozze di Figaro by Mozart.
If you love Shawshank then it's a love that lasts a lifetime.
Every viewing brings the same array of emotions - anger - revilement -
happiness - sadness - inspiration and a warmth that can reduce the most
hardened into misty eyed wonderment. Above all else, though, Shawshank offers
hope - not just for characters in a movie - but for a better life and a better
world for all of us. 10/10
Details
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 17 February 1995 (UK)
Also Known As:
The Shawshank Redemption
Filming Locations: Sandy Point, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin
Islands
Box Office
Budget: $25,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA: $727,327, 25 September 1994
Gross USA: $28,699,976
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $28,815,291
Company Credits
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment
Technical Specs
Runtime: 142 min
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital | SDDS
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
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