Description:

Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastically when he is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover. Set in the 1940's, the film shows how Andy, with the help of his friend Red, the prison entrepreneur, turns out to be a most unconventional prisoner.

Year:

1994

Directed By:

Frank Darabont

Written By:

Stephen King (short story "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay)

Genres:

Crime, Drama

Release Date:

14 October 1994 (USA)

Language:

English

Runtime:

142 min

Origin/Country:

USA

Shooting Location:

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands