Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.|Sep. 23, 1994|USA|142 Min.|R
Genre: 4K-2160p;Crime;Drama
Description: “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) is a renowned film that tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a banker wrongfully convicted of murder and sent to Shawshank Prison. During his early years in prison, Andy faces numerous challenges, including forced labor in the prison laundry and relentless abuse from a group known as the Sisters. Despite enduring regular beatings and assaults, he remains silent about his suffering.
On one occasion, Andy is assigned to a work crew tasked with tarring the prison roof, thanks to Red, who arranges the opportunity. While working, Andy overhears a guard, Hadley, complaining about taxes on an inheritance. Using his banking expertise, Andy advises Hadley on legally avoiding taxes by designating the money as a gift to his wife. In exchange for his help, Andy requests cold beers for the inmates working on the roof. Hadley initially reacts with hostility but eventually agrees, providing the beers.
Red speculates that Andy’s actions might have been a strategic move to gain favor with the guards while also allowing him to feel a sense of normalcy. Later, Andy asks Red for a poster of actress Rita Hayworth, a request that puzzles Red but is fulfilled.
However, Andy’s struggles continue. After a confrontation with the Sisters, he narrowly escapes being raped but is severely beaten, leaving him hospitalized for a month. His attacker, Boggs, is sent to solitary confinement as punishment.
The film is a powerful exploration of resilience, hope, and the human spirit, set against the backdrop of life in prison. It remains a timeless classic in cinematic history.
Cast director: Frank Darabont
Cast actor: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, Mark Rolston, James Whitmore, Jeffrey DeMunn, Larry Brandenburg
Original name: The Shawshank Redemption