Plot
Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red.
Written by
Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Directed by
Frank Darabont
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Castle Rock Entertainment
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 7 Oscars. 21 wins & 42 nominations total
Trailers
Featurettes
Scores
# of Votes
3,111,572
Average Rating
9.3 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA