A fantastic film (based on a Stephen King novella) released in 1994 starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeeman and directed by Frank Darabont. The film focuses on Andy Dufresne (Robbins), a young man wrongfully sent to Shawshank prison for murder, and his 20-year friendship with a fellow life-termer named Red (Freeman).
It received eight Oscar nominations.
Known as one of the most famous "sleepers" because it made less than 30 million dollars during its original release, However, its rental profits are astronomical and it makes most "Top 100 movies" lists.
On imdb.com, it ranks as the second best movie of all time, just behind The Godfather.
It received eight Oscar nominations.
Known as one of the most famous "sleepers" because it made less than 30 million dollars during its original release, However, its rental profits are astronomical and it makes most "Top 100 movies" lists.
On imdb.com, it ranks as the second best movie of all time, just behind The Godfather.
Tom: What movie are you watching?
Mark: The Shawshank Redemption.
Tom: How is it?
Mark: Fucking awesome!
Mark: The Shawshank Redemption.
Tom: How is it?
Mark: Fucking awesome!
by KC Kid July 28, 2006
Get the The Shawshank Redemption mug.Awesome movie. Many people consider it to be "cliche" following generic prison plots, but it was based on King's novel, which came out in the 80's people! Also, Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins, and James Whitmore (as Brooks) were brilliant.
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