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The Shawshank Redemption [DVD] [1995]

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  • Actors: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown
  • Directors: Frank Darabont
  • Format: Limited Edition, PAL, Special Edition
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: ITV Studios Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Sep 2003
  • Run Time: 136 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (180 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000C88L7
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 341 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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When The Shawshank Redemption was released in 1994, some critics complained that this popular prison drama was too long to sustain its plot. Those complaints miss the point, because the passage of time is crucial to this story about patience, the squeaky wheels of justice and the growth of a life-long friendship. Only when the film reaches its final, emotionally satisfying scene do you fully understand why writer-director Frank Darabont (adapting a novella by Stephen King) allows the story to unfold at its necessary pace.

Tim Robbins plays a banker named Andy who is sent to Shawshank Prison on a murder charge, but as he gets to know a life-term prisoner named Red (Morgan Freeman), we soon realise his claims of innocence are credible. We also realise that Andy's calm, quiet exterior hides a great reserve of patience and fortitude, and Red comes to admire this mild-mannered man who first struck him as weak and unfit for prison life. So it is that The Shawshank Redemption builds considerable impact as a prison drama that defies the conventions of the genre (violence, brutality, riots) to illustrate its theme of faith, friendship and survival. Nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Actor and Screenplay, it's a remarkable film (which movie lovers count among their all-time favourites) that signalled the arrival of a promising new filmmaker.

On the DVD: The Shawshank Redemption limited-edition release contains the complete 48-minute documentary "Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature", including interviews with all the principal cast and crew; plus more interview material and the theatrical trailer. --Jeff Shannon

Special Features

  • Theatrical trailer
  • Interviews with star cast
  • Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature - includes interviews with Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman plus interviews with key crew members including Frank Darabont, the Producer, Production Designer and film critics

DVD Technical Information:

  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Audio: English, Stereo
  • Subtitles: English for the Hard of Hearing
  • Region Code: 2
  • Colour
  • Running time: 136 mins approx.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, 7 May 2006
By RM Brown "rachmarie1611" (Northampton, UK) - See all my reviews
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The Shawshank Redemption is one of my all time favourite films. Based on a Stephen King short story, it follows the story of one man who is convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. The film follows him through the many years he spends in prison and the people he meets.

A heart-warming story with a fantastic ending. A film everyone should watch at least once
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A film everyone should see, 3 July 2007
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This is one of the greatest films of all time.

It is a gripping storyline that never leaves you feeling bored, the acting is superb with Freeman and Robbins on supereb form. The film has you really caring about the characters as if they were real people.

If you havent seen this film already you are missing out.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent moving drama...., 22 Feb 2000
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This review is from: The Shawshank Redemption [VHS] [1995] (VHS Tape)
Based on a short story by Stphen King (but don't let that put you off-this is not a tacky horror film), which sees Tim Robbins and Morgan Freedman in top form. Robins stars as a man wrongly accused of the murder of his wife and her lover, and who is sent to Shawshank Prison to serve two life sentences. What follows is a moving story of life on the inside and the true meaning of liberty. O.K so this might not be everyone's idea of fun, but this film oozes from every frame and, although it may be a tad overlong it is one of the best films that I have ever seen.
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