Shawshank Redemption, The Formats: DVD / VHS Released (US): September 23rd, 1994
Synopsis:
Shawshank Redemption” tells the story of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), wrongly imprisoned for the murder of his wife and her lover. Over the course of his lengthy imprisonment, Dufresne forges allies within the prison, in particular "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman) and Brooks Hatlen (James Whitmore). His background in accounting as a bank employee leads to his being chosen to assist corrupt Warden Norton (Bob Gunton) and many of the prison guards with their financial needs and earns him privileges that enable him to make plans for a life outside Shawshank’s concrete walls
I watched this movie on tv last night. I did not see the start. I could not stop watching. It was brilliant.
Posted By: Ladyblue - 11/01/2009 - 11:44 AM EST
my all time favorite move
Posted By: TheWriter - 10/28/2009 - 8:39 AM EST
I am curious, Stephen, is it possible that you love Tolstoy? I was reading a collection of LT's short stories. "God sees the Truth But Waits" is a close cousin to Shawshank. Please tell me you are a Tolstoyite -- :)
Posted By: Beth - 08/15/2009 - 11:14 AM EST
If you ever get the chance to visit Mansfield, Ohio - go to Ohio State Reformatory and take the Hollywood Tour to see where they filmed this movie - it was a great experience - the cost of the tour is to raise money to restore the prison.
Posted By: Corngie - 08/12/2009 - 1:51 AM EST
oh my goodness...i had no idea that SK wrote this. some of the SK movies have been a little cheesy, but this one is brilliant! one of THE best movie of all times. i don't remember seeing his mug in the movie. did he make an appearance?
