The Shawshank Redemption
1994 · Drama · Crime
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Film / 1941
Flight from Destiny
Directed by
Vincent Sherman
After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that his friend Betty's husband, Michael, has been painting forgeries of ancient paintings for gallery owner Ketti Moret, he investigates the fraudulent dealer's life. Judging that Ketti is truly evil, Henry prepares to murder her.
The story
After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that his friend Betty's husband, Michael, has been painting forgeries of ancient paintings for gallery owner Ketti Moret, he investigates the fraudulent dealer's life. Judging that Ketti is truly evil, Henry prepares to murder her.
Cast
Geraldine FitzgeraldBetty Farroway
Thomas MitchellProf. Henry Todhunter
Jeffrey LynnMichael Farroway
James StephensonDr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Mona MarisKetti Moret
Jonathan HaleDist. Atty. Johnson
David BruceJohn Saunders
Thurston HallDean Somers
Mary GordonMartha
John EldredgePeterson
Hardie AlbrightFerrers
William ForrestPrentiss
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Weldon HeyburnBrooks
William HopperTravin
Alexander LockwoodConway
Frank ReicherEdvaard Kreindling
Willie BestGeorge
Libby TaylorMaid
Sam AshDesk Clerk at Club
Peter AshleyYoung Man Saying 'She Walked Out on Me'
Romaine CallenderPsychiatrist
Eddy ChandlerEddy, Headkeeper
Stephen ChaseWalter Sender
Ann EdmondsNurse
Edward GarganHotel Doorman
Sol GorssCab Driver #1
John HamiltonJudge
Robert HomansJailer
Richard KiplingElderly Man Saying 'She Took Every Cent I Had'
Manart KippenDetective Fereti
Al LloydMan Walking Out of Hotel
Evelyn MulhallUndetermined Role
Inez PalangeMrs. Moraciagos
Paul PanzerJim's Cafe Waiter
Alexis SmithYoung Woman Saying 'I Wish She Was Dead'
Edwin StanleyDoctor
Rolla StewartKetti's Daughter
Rafael AlcaydeMonsieur Lascaut
Elliott SullivanCab Driver #2
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