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Introduction: Released in 1994, The Shawshank Redemption is one of the most acclaimed and beloved movies of all time. Based on the novella “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” by Stephen King, the movie tells the story of Andy Dufresne (played by Tim Robbins), a banker who is sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. In prison, he befriends Ellis “Red” Redding (played by Morgan Freeman), a fellow inmate who is known for his ability to smuggle contraband into the prison. The movie follows Andy’s journey as he navigates the brutal realities of prison life, maintains his innocence, and forms a deep bond with Red.
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