The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption, based on the Stephen King novel, follows Andy Dufresne and his time in prison after his conviction as his wife’s murderer. As Andy battles against the struggles and despair common in prisons, we watch him earn the appreciation of the prison guards, the warden, and one of the particular inmates. Through the power of hope, Andy’s fight for humanity was a story that captivated audiences and earned seven Oscar nominations.

Production

Directed by Frank Darabont

Produced by Niki Marvin

Screenplay by Frank Darabont

Based on Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King

Starring Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, James Whitmore

Music by Thomas Newman

Cinematography by Roger Deakins

Edited by Richard Francis-Bruce

Production company: Castle Rock Entertainment

Distribution & Stats

Distributed by Columbia Pictures

Release date: September 10, 1994 (TIFF,) September 23, 1994 (United States)

Running time: 142 minutes

Country: United States

Language: English

Budget: $25 million

Box office: $58.3 million