The Shawshank Redemption, directed by Frank Darabont and released in 1994, is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. The movie tells the story of Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins), a banker who is wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary. With the help of fellow inmate Red (played by Morgan Freeman), Andy navigates the harsh realities of prison life, never losing hope that he will one day be free.