The Shawshank Redemption
1994 · Drama · Crime
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Film / 1949
For Them That Trespass
Directed by
Alberto Cavalcanti
In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The story
In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Cast
Richard ToddHerbert Edward Logan
Patricia PlunkettRosie
Stephen MurrayChristopher Drew
Michael LaurenceJim Heal
Vida HopeOlive Mockson
Rosalyn BoulterFrankie Ketchen
James HayterJohn Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn
Harry FowlerDave, Rosie's friend
George HayesThe Mad Artist
Michael BrennanDet. Insp. Benstead
Joan DowlingGracie, Rosie's friend
Michael MedwinLen, Herbie's bar pal
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Irene HandlInn Proprietress
John SalewProsecutor Ainsley
Mary MerrallMrs. Drew
Frederick LeisterThe Vicar
Harcourt WilliamsJudge
George CurzonClark Hall
Ian FlemingFirst Prison Warden
Edward LexySecond Prison Warden
Helen CherryMary Drew
Valentine DyallToastmaster at Drew Party
Ernest Butcheruncredited
Susanne Gibbs
Cameron Hall
David Keir
Charles Lloyd Pack
Andreas Malandrinos
Charles Paton
Kynaston Reeves
Johnnie Schofield
Leonard Sharp
Alan Wheatley
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