The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Crime, Drama [USA:R, 2 h 22 min]

Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler
Director: Frank Darabont
Writers: Frank Darabont, Stephen King

IMDb rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ 9.3/10 (1,402,691 votes)

Announced guilty for the murder of his wife, Andy Dufresne is sent to Shawshank prison to serve a life term. Becoming friends with Red, Andy tries to adapt to prison life, and goes on an unforgettable journey with Red inside the prison walls. (IMDb)

Awards:

• 1994 Academy Award for Best Actor (nominated); Best Cinematography (nominated); Best Film Editing (nominated); Best Original Music Score (nominated); Best Picture (nominated); Best Sound Mixing (nominated); Best Writing Adapted Screenplay (nominated)
• 1994 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama (nominated); Best Screenplay - Motion Picture (nominated)
• Another 2 wins and 6 nominations

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