The Shawshank Redemption
USA,
1994, 142 min
Directed by:
Frank DarabontScreenplay:
Frank DarabontCinematography:
Roger DeakinsComposer:
Thomas NewmanCast:
Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, Mark Rolston, James Whitmore, Jeffrey DeMunn, Larry Brandenburg (more)Plots(1)
Few movies capture the triumph of the human spirit as memorably as Frank Darabont's film The Shawshank Redemption, from the same Stephen King story collection that gave us Stand By Me. Morgan Freeman plays Red, a lifer who knows how to cope with the hopelessness of Shawshank State Prison. Tim Robbins plays new inmate Andy, a quiet banker wrongly convicted of murder - and whose indomitable will earns Red's respect and friendship. Andy's resourcefulness brings hope and change to the entire prison. He's full of surprises. And the best comes last, leading to one of the most satisfying finales in movie history. (Roadshow Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1995 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1995 - Morgan Freeman (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1995 - Frank Darabont (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1995 - Roger Deakins (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1995 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1995 - Thomas Newman (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1995 - Best Sound Mixing
Golden Globes
- 1995 - Frank Darabont (Best Screenplay)
- 1995 - Morgan Freeman (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
The Saturn Awards
- 2023 - Best Film Collection Release
- 2016 - Best DVD or Blu-ray Collection
- 1995 - Best Action/Adventure Film
- 1995 - Frank Darabont (Best Writing)