The Shawshank Redemption(1994)
Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
Writers:Stephen King (short story "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay)
Stars:Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
Storyline
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 claims 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.The Shawshank Redemption Reviews
One of my all time
favorites. Shawshank Redemption is a very moving story about hope and
the power of friendship. The cast is first rate with everyone giving a
great performance. Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman carry the movie, but
Bob Gunton and Clancy Brown are perfect as the Warden Norton and prison
guard captain Hadley respectively. And James Whitmore's portrail of an
elderly inmate Brooks is moving. The screenplay gives almost every actor
at least one or more memorable lines through out the film. As well as a
very surprising "twist" near the end that almost knocked me out of my
chair. If you have not seen this movie rent it or better yet buy it. As I
bet you'll want to see this one more than once.
