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Shawshank Redemption

Mounted One sheet, The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American prison 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 and Morgan Freeman as Ellis "Red" Redding. The movie's plot follows a successful banker, Andy Dufresne, who is sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for the murders of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. Over nearly two decades at Shawshank State Penitentiary, he befriends a fellow inmate, Red, and uses his financial expertise to help the prison staff and warden. The film's themes revolve around hope, resilience, and redemption. The poster itself shows the character Andy Dufresne, played by Tim Robbins, in a moment of liberation after escaping from prison. The iconic image and tagline, "Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free," encapsulate the film's central message.