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SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

Director:

  Frank Darabont
  

Year Released:

  1994

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

4.5 out of 5

4.5 out of 5

Key Performances:

  Clancy Brown
  Morgan Freeman
  Bob Gunton
  Tim Robbins
  James Whitmore
Movie Haiku:Two men from opposite backgrounds are both serving life sentences for murder. The film takes its time getting to know them as they get to know each other & the ending is exhilarating even after multiple viewings. Morgan Freeman was nominated for an Oscar, & we think he wuz robbed.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  No

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  2000