Movie "The Shawshank Redemption" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Shawshank Redemption"

Andy Dufresne, is sent to Shawshank Prison for the murder of his wife and secret lover. He is very isolated and lonely at first, but realises there is something deep inside your body, that people can't touch and get to....'HOPE'. Andy becomes friends with prison 'fixer' Red (Morgan Freeman), and Andy epitomises why it is crucial to have dreams. His spirit and determination, leads us into a world full of imagination, filled with courage and desire. Will Andy ever realise his dreams...?

Starring actors in "The Shawshank Redemption" movie:

Tim Robbins as a character Andy Dufresne Tim Robbins also starred in the next movies: "Antitrust" in a role of Gary Winston; "Mystic River" in a role of Dave Boyle; "Code 46" in a role of William Geld; "War of the Worlds" in a role of Harlan Ogilvy; "Top Gun" in a role of Lt. (j.g.) Sam 'Merlin' Wells; "The Hudsucker Proxy" in a role of Norville Barnes; "Zathura: A Space Adventure" in a role of Dad; "Human Nature" in a role of Dr. Nathan Bronfman; "Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny" in a role of The Stranger; "Catch a Fire" in a role of Colonel Nic Vos; "I.Q." in a role of Ed Walters; "Mission to Mars" in a role of Woodrow 'Woody' Blake; "City of Ember" in a role of Loris Harrow; "The Lucky Ones" in a role of Fred Cheaver; "The Sure Thing" in a role of Gary Cooper; "Cadillac Man" in a role of Larry; "Howard the Duck" in a role of Phil Blumburtt; "Jacob's Ladder" in a role of Jacob Singer; "The Player" in a role of Griffin Mill;

Morgan Freeman as a character Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding Morgan Freeman also starred in the next movies: "Bruce Almighty" in a role of God; "Dreamcatcher" in a role of Col. Abraham Curtis; "The Sum of All Fears" in a role of DCI William Cabot; "The Big Bounce" in a role of Walter Crewes; "Million Dollar Baby" in a role of Eddie Scrap-Iron Dupris; "Batman Begins" in a role of Lucius Fox; "Kiss the Girls" in a role of Dr. Alex Cross; "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" in a role of Azeem; "Edison" in a role of Ashford; "Driving Miss Daisy" in a role of Hoke Colburn; "High Crimes" in a role of Charlie Grimes; "Danny the Dog" in a role of Sam; "Unfinished Life, An" in a role of Mitch Bradley; "Deep Impact" in a role of President Tom Beck; "Se7en" in a role of Detective Lt. William Somerset; "Lucky Number Slevin" in a role of The Boss; "Amistad" in a role of Joadson; "Glory" in a role of Sgt. Maj. John Rawlins; "Unforgiven" in a role of Ned Logan; "Johnny Handsome" in a role of Lt. A.Z. Drones; "Evan Almighty" in a role of God; "The Bucket List" in a role of Carter Chambers; "Feast of Love" in a role of Harry Stevenson; "Gone Baby Gone" in a role of Capt. Jack Doyle; "10 Items or Less" in a role of Him; "Hard Rain" in a role of Jim; "The Bonfire of the Vanities" in a role of Judge Leonard White; "Wanted" in a role of Sloan; "The Contract" in a role of Carden; "The Dark Knight" in a role of Lucius Fox; "Brubaker" in a role of Walter; "Outbreak" in a role of Brig. Gen. Billy Ford; "Lean on Me" in a role of Principal Joe Clark; "The Maiden Heist" in a role of Charles; "Along Came a Spider" in a role of Alex Cross; "The People Speak" in a role of Himself; "Invictus" in a role of Nelson Mandela;

Bob Gunton as a character Warden Norton Bob Gunton also starred in the next movies: "Boat Trip" in a role of Captain; "Broken Arrow" in a role of Pritchett; "Demolition Man" in a role of Chief George Earle; "The Glimmer Man" in a role of Frank Deverell; "The Perfect Storm" in a role of Alexander McAnally III, Mistral Owner; "Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls" in a role of Burton Quinn; "Glory" in a role of Gen. Harker; "Dead Silence" in a role of Edward Ashen; "Fracture" in a role of Judge Gardner; "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" in a role of Finley Largent; "Rendition" in a role of Lars Whitman; "Numb" in a role of Dr. Townsend; "Player 5150" in a role of Nick; "The Heaven Project"; "24: Redemption" in a role of Ethan Kanin; "The Least of These" in a role of Father Thomas Peters; "Father Hood" in a role of Lazzaro; "Bats" in a role of Dr. Alexander McCabe; "Tenure" in a role of William Thurber; "Patch Adams" in a role of Dean Walcott;

William Sadler as a character Heywood William Sadler also starred in the next movies: "Die Hard 2" in a role of Col. Stuart; "Hard to Kill" in a role of Senator Vernon Trent; "Devour" in a role of Ivan Reisz; "August Rush" in a role of Thomas Novacek; "The Mist" in a role of Jim Grondin; "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" in a role of Grim Reaper/English Family Member; "RocketMan" in a role of 'Wild Bill' Overbeck; "Rush" in a role of Monroe; "Shadowheart" in a role of Thomas Conners; "Jesse Stone: Thin Ice" in a role of Gino Fish; "K-9" in a role of Salesman Don; "Solo" in a role of Improved Solo; "Bordello of Blood" in a role of The Mummy;

Clancy Brown as a character Captain Byron T. Hadley Clancy Brown also starred in the next movies: "Starship Troopers" in a role of Career Sergeant Zim; "Highlander" in a role of Victor Kruger/The Kurgan; "Blue Steel" in a role of Nick Mann; "Pathfinder" in a role of Gunnar; "The Express" in a role of Roy Simmons Sr.; "Flubber" in a role of Smith; "The Burrowers"; "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie" in a role of Mr. Krabs; "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea" in a role of Undertow; "Shoot to Kill" in a role of Steve;

Gil Bellows as a character Tommy Gil Bellows also starred in the next movies: "Blind Horizon" in a role of Dr. Theodore Conway; "Second String" in a role of Dan Heller; "Snow White: A Tale of Terror" in a role of Will; "The Weather Man" in a role of Don; "The Promotion" in a role of Board Executive; "Passchendaele" in a role of Royster; "24: Redemption" in a role of Frank Trammell; "Beautiful Joe" in a role of Elton; "Infected" in a role of Ben; "Black Crescent Moon aka bgFATLdy" in a role of Sam; "Unthinkable" in a role of Agent Vincent;

Mark Rolston as a character Bogs Diamond Mark Rolston also starred in the next movies: "RoboCop 2" in a role of Stef; "Lethal Weapon 2" in a role of Hans; "Aliens" in a role of Pvt. Drake; "Rush Hour"; "Eraser" in a role of J. Scar; "Prancer" in a role of Herb Drier, Butcher; "Hard Rain" in a role of Wayne Bryce; "Saw V"; "Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back" in a role of Donnie Hansen; "Not Forgotten" in a role of Agent Wilson; "Saw VI" in a role of Dan Erickson; "Steal the Sky" in a role of Colonel Bukharine;

James Whitmore as a character Brooks Hatlen James Whitmore also starred in the next movies: "The Relic" in a role of Dr. Albert Frock; "Madigan" in a role of Chief Insp. Charles Kane; "Tora! Tora! Tora!" in a role of Admiral Halsey; "Chuka" in a role of Lou Trent;

Jeffrey DeMunn as a character 1946 D.A. Jeffrey DeMunn also starred in the next movies: "The Hitcher" in a role of Captain Esteridge; "Phenomenon" in a role of Prof. John Ringold; "Hollywoodland" in a role of Art Weissman; "The Mist" in a role of Dan Miller; "RocketMan" in a role of Paul Wick; "The Blob" in a role of Sheriff Herb Geller;

Larry Brandenburg as a character Skeet Larry Brandenburg also starred in the next movies: "The Santa Clause" in a role of Det. Nunzio;

Neil Giuntoli as a character Jigger Neil Giuntoli also starred in the next movies: "Memphis Belle" in a role of Sgt. Jack Bocci; "Child's Play" in a role of Eddie Caputo;

Brian Libby as a character Floyd Brian Libby also starred in the next movies: "The Octagon" in a role of Deadwyler;

David Proval as a character Snooze David Proval also starred in the next movies: "Four Rooms" in a role of Sigfried (segment "The Wrong Man"); "The Siege" in a role of Danny Sussman; "13 Moons" in a role of Mo Potter; "Romeo Is Bleeding" in a role of Scully; "Phantom Punch" in a role of Savino; "Mean Streets" in a role of Tony; "UHF" in a role of Head Thug;

Joseph Ragno as a character Ernie Joseph Ragno starred only in the movie "The Shawshank Redemption"

Jude Ciccolella as a character Guard Mert Jude Ciccolella also starred in the next movies: "The Terminal" in a role of Karl Iverson; "Sin City" in a role of Liebowitz; "Star Trek: Nemesis" in a role of Commander Suran; "Head of State" in a role of Mr. Earl; "High Crimes" in a role of Colonel Farrell; "Washington Heights" in a role of Sean; "World Trade Center" in a role of Inspector Fields; "Premonition" in a role of Father Kennedy; "A Perfect Day" in a role of Chuck; "Julia" in a role of Nick;