Thursday, January 20, 2011

1- The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

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Nominated for 7 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 13 nominations


User Rating : 9.2/10

Storyline
Andy Dufresne is a young and successful banker whose life changes drastically when he is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover. Set in the 1940's, the film shows how Andy, with the help of his friend Red, the prison entrepreneur, turns out to be a most unconventional prisoner.

Director: Frank Darabont

Writers: Stephen King (short story "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay)

Stars: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton

Genres: Crime | Drama

Runtime : 142 min

Details
Country: USA
Language: English
Release Date: 23 September 1994 (USA)
Also Known As: Die Verurteilten
Filming Locations: Ashland, Ohio, USA

Box Office
Budget: $25,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend: $727,327 (USA) (25 September 1994) (33 Screens)
Gross: $28,341,469 (USA)

More Information at IMDB

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