Sunday, December 19, 2010
The Shawshank Redemption
Here is yet another from the Vinay Series, and with this began the exchange. It was Rohith who wanted to see it, and asked for the Video.
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.
Andy faces many trials in prison (Shawshank), but forms an alliance with the wardens because he is able to use his banking experience to help the corrupt officials amass personal fortunes. The story unfolds....
Director: Frank Darabont
Writers: Stephen King (short story "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"), Frank Darabont (screenplay)
Stars:Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman and Bob Gunton
Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. Not overnight, but after a decade (for one) and four decades (other)of patience, hope, hardwork and...?
Hope sees the invisible and achieves the impossible.
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