Movie Review: The Shawshank Redemption

Rating: R (language, prison violence) Length: 142 minutes Release Date: Oct. 14, 1994 Directed by: Frank Darabont Genre: Crime/Drama In "The Shawshank Redemption," Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) arrives at the titular prison in 1947, having been convicted of the murder of his ...

Five Memorable Quotes from "The Shawshank Redemption"

When Frank Darabont sat down to write the screenplay for "The Shawshank Redemption," he probably couldn't have envisioned how much the film would mean to so many people. Though it wasn't an instant hit, the film gained popularity over the years and is now considered one of...

Five Interesting Facts about "The Shawshank Redemption"

Released in 1994 and starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, "The Shawshank Redemption" is regarded by many as one of the best movies of all time. Despite its tremendous popularity, there are still many facts about the film that even avid fans may not know. 1. The film...

Why The Shawshank Redemption is Still a Stellar Movie

While its reception at the box office was somewhat lukewarm, "The Shawhank Redemption" went on to become one of the most iconic movies of the 1990s and is still remembered as one of the best films in cinematic history. Written and directed by Frank Darabont, the drama is...

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