An unforgettable story of hope, friendship and survival inside a maximum security gaol. Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), a New England banker convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, is sent to Shawshank State Prison where he meets “Red” Redding (Morgan Freeman), a seasoned lifer. Despite twenty years on the inside, the prison bars fail to contain their spirits and the pair forge an unlikely friendship that overcomes pain, suffering and ultimately leads to a chance at freedom.
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ACMI Identifier
309258
Language
English
Audience classification
M (15+)
Subject categories
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Sound/audio
Captioned
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)