The Shawshank Redemption
1994 · Drama · Crime
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Destiny
Framed for two crimes he didn't commit, and betrayed by his girl, Cliff Banks finds himself on the run from the police. Now distrustful of everyone, he finds a safe haven hiding out at a quaint country cottage under the care of a kindly old farmer and his daughter, a Cinderella-like blind woman who seems to be able to communicate with nature. There he is forced by their love to question his misanthropy.
The story
Framed for two crimes he didn't commit, and betrayed by his girl, Cliff Banks finds himself on the run from the police. Now distrustful of everyone, he finds a safe haven hiding out at a quaint country cottage under the care of a kindly old farmer and his daughter, a Cinderella-like blind woman who seems to be able to communicate with nature. There he is forced by their love to question his misanthropy.
Cast
Gloria JeanJane Broderick
Alan CurtisCliff Banks
Frank CravenClem Broderick
Grace McDonaldBetty
Vivian AustinPhyllis
Minna GombellMarie
Frank FentonSam Baker
Harry StrangPolice Sgt. Bronson (uncredited)
Robert HomansGrogan, Watchman (uncredited)
Billy WayneBartender (uncredited)
Selmer JacksonWarden (uncredited)
Dorothy VaughanMaggie, the Old Woman (uncredited)
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