The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

1994 film directed by Frank Darabont.

Year: 1994
Released: September 10, 1994
Runtime: 142 min
Genres: Drama, Crime
Countries: United States
Original language: English
Director: Frank Darabont
Writer: Frank Darabont
Music: Thomas Newman
Awards: 2 won · 7 nominations

Plot

The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont, based on the 1982 Stephen King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption.

Summary source: Wikipedia (en) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Cast

Morgan Freeman as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding
Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne
Clancy Brown as Byron Hadley
James Whitmore as Brooks Hatlen
William Sadler as Heywood
Jeffrey DeMunn as the prosecuting attorney
Bob Gunton as Samuel Norton
Mark Rolston as Bogs Diamond
Gil Bellows as Tommy Williams
David Proval
Paul McCrane
Jude Ciccolella

Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Shawshank Redemption?

The Shawshank Redemption was directed by Frank Darabont.

When was The Shawshank Redemption released?

The Shawshank Redemption was first released on September 10, 1994.

How long is The Shawshank Redemption?

The Shawshank Redemption runs 142 minutes.

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Sources and licences

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Wikipedia (en) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Poster: Wikipedia (en)

Updated November 13, 2026