
Directed and written by Frank Darabont, who is known for works such as “The Green Mile”, “The Mist”, and the initial season of AMC’s “The Walking Dead”, “The Shawshank Redemption” is a film adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel. Over time, it has become one of King’s most beloved novels and films among his devoted followers. In this movie, Tim Robbins portrays the character Andy Dufresne, who is imprisoned for life in a cruel and dehumanizing prison following the alleged murder of his wife. The story takes an easier turn as he forges a close bond with fellow inmate Ellis “Red” Redding, played by Morgan Freeman. Despite not performing well at the box office during its initial release, earning only $16 million, “The Shawshank Redemption” garnered seven Academy Award nominations, leading to a re-release in cinemas and boosting its total box-office earnings to $73.3 million.