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Certificate 15

Cast Tim Robbins Morgan Freeman Bob Gunton

Directors Frank Darabont

Screenwriters Frank Darabont

Running Time 143 minutes

The Shawshank Redemption
Cracking Stephen King tale with Tim Robbins and Morgan at their impressive best

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Plot
US Lawyer is sent to Shawshank prison for life, charts his experiences, friendships and influences on the prison whilst maintaining his innocence.

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