The Shawshank Redemption
“Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.”
Synopsis
Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.
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Top Cast
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Tim Robbins
Andy Dufresne
Morgan Freeman
Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding
Bob Gunton
Warden Norton
William Sadler
Heywood
Clancy Brown
Captain Byron T. Hadley
Gil Bellows
Tommy
James Whitmore
Brooks Hatlen
Mark Rolston
Bogs Diamond
Jeffrey DeMunn
1946 D.A.
Larry Brandenburg
Skeet
Neil Giuntoli
Jigger
Brian Libby
Floyd
David Proval
Snooze
Joseph Ragno
Ernie
Jude Ciccolella
Guard Mert
Paul McCrane
Guard Trout
Renee Blaine
Andy Dufresne's Wife
Scott Mann
Glenn Quentin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 5, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.13x
+$3.3M net gain
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Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Darabont
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Darabont
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $28.3M
- Production Studios
- Castle Rock Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Darabont
Frank Darabont, Stephen King
Thomas Newman
Roger Deakins
Richard Francis-Bruce
Niki Marvin, Liz Glotzer, David V. Lester
Department Leadership Roster
Niki Marvin
Producer
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Roger Deakins
Director of Photography
Richard Francis-Bruce
Editor
Terence Marsh
Production Design
Frank Darabont
Screenplay
Elizabeth McBride
Costume Design
Jerry Gatlin
Stunt Coordinator
Frank Darabont
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shawshank Redemption
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What is The Shawshank Redemption about?
Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.
Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption was directed by Frank Darabont.
Who stars in The Shawshank Redemption?
The principal cast of The Shawshank Redemption includes Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown.
When was The Shawshank Redemption released and how long is it?
The Shawshank Redemption was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $28.3M at the worldwide box office (1.13 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Shawshank Redemption?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shawshank Redemption was composed by Thomas Newman.
Is The Shawshank Redemption based on a book or true story?
The Shawshank Redemption is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shawshank Redemption?
The Shawshank Redemption holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).