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. The film stars Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, a banker who is sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the murder of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. The film follows Andy's journey as he forms friendships with fellow inmates, including Red (Morgan Freeman), and finds solace and redemption through acts of kindness and perseverance. The Shawshank Redemption is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, known for its powerful storytelling, memorable characters, and themes of hope and resilience.
