Name: The Shawshank Redemption Official Video
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Description: The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 drama film about hope, friendship, and redemption in the face of injustice. Based on Stephen King's novella, it tells the story of Andy Dufresne's life in Shawshank State Penitentiary.

The corrupt warden who uses Andy's financial skills for money laundering while maintaining a religious facade

Warden Samuel Norton

The leader of 'The Sisters,' a group of inmates who sexually assault other prisoners

Bogs Diamond

A banker wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, who maintains hope and dignity in pr...

Andy Dufresne

A long-term inmate who becomes Andy's closest friend and the film's narrator...

Ellis Boyd 'Red' Redding

A banker wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, who maintains hope and dignity in prison

A long-term inmate who becomes Andy's closest friend and the film's narrator

The parole board members who repeatedly deny Red's applications for release

Parole Board Members

Andy's wife whose murder he was wrongly convicted of committing

Linda Dufresne

The real murderer of Andy's wife and her lover, whose confession could free Andy

Elmo Blatch

The elderly prison librarian who struggles with life outside after 50 years in prison

Brooks Hatlen

A young inmate who Andy helps earn his GED and who knows the truth about Andy's case

Tommy Williams

One of Red's friends and a long-term inmate who provides comic relief

Heywood

The brutal head guard who represents the corrupt and violent prison system

Captain Byron Hadley

The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 drama film about hope, friendship, and redemption in the face of injustice. Based on Stephen King's novella, it tells the story of Andy Dufresne's life in Shawshank State Penitentiary.

Guided tours of the historic prison in Mansfield, Ohio where the film was shot; includes exhibits and ‘Shawshank Trail’ sites.

Ohio State Reformatory — Filming Location Tours

Special theatrical showings of restored or archival prints at select cinemas and film festivals.

Repertory Cinema Screenings

Academic talks, panel discussions, and classroom resources analyzing themes of hope, friendship, and justice in the film.

Film Studies Discussions & Lectures

Official home media editions distributed by Warner Bros, including feature film and bonus materials.

The Shawshank Redemption Blu‑ray/DVD

Official soundtrack album composed by Thomas Newman, available on CD and digital services.

Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Thomas Newman)

The novella ‘Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption’ appears in Stephen King’s Different Seasons collection.

Stephen King — Different Seasons

Official poster artwork reprints licensed through Warner Bros and recognized retailers.

Classic Film Poster

Walkthrough of the Akihabara pop-up shop featuring Shield Hero merchandise, displays, and themed installations.

The Rising of the Shield Hero - Akihabara Pop Up Shop

Tour of the ANIPLUS collaboration café with themed menu items and décor featuring Isekai Quartet characters.

Isekai Quartet 2 X ANIPLUS - Collaboration Café Tour!

Recognized by the Library of Congress for cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.

Added to the National Film Registry

Updates on anniversary showings and theatrical reissues hosted by cinemas and distributors.

Anniversary Reissue & Special Screenings

Information on rotating availability across major streaming platforms and home media services.

Streaming Availability Updates

Protective gear from The Shawshank Redemption

Legendary Armor

Powerful artifacts from The Shawshank Redemption

Legendary Artifacts

Funko Pop stylized vinyl figure of Andy Dufresne — a classic collectible that captures the film’s spirit of hope.

Funko Pop! Movies — Andy Dufresne (The Shawshank Redemption)

Facsimile autographed reprint Funko Pop figure of Andy Dufresne with protector case — display-ready collectible.

Funko Pop! Movies — Andy Dufresne (Facsimile Signed Reprint)

Famous vehicles from The Shawshank Redemption

Legendary Vehicles

Iconic weapons from The Shawshank Redemption

Legendary Weapons

The standard prison uniform worn by all inmates at Shawshank

Shawshank Prison Uniform

The civilian clothes worn upon release, symbolizing return to society

Civilian Clothes

The poster that conceals Andy's escape tunnel, representing hope and dreams

Rita Hayworth Poster

The chess set used by inmates for recreation and mental stimulation

Prison Chess Set

The harmonica Red plays, representing music's power to maintain humanity

Red's Harmonica

The books in the prison library that Andy helps expand and maintain

Prison Library Books

Andy's letter to Red about their dream destination, representing hope and friendship

Zihuatanejo Letter

Brooks' pet crow that represents companionship and the difficulty of leaving prison

Jake the Crow

The main setting of the story, a maximum-security prison in Maine

Shawshank State Penitentiary

The prison library that Andy helps expand and improve for inmate education

Shawshank Prison Library

The warden's office where corruption and abuse of power are centered

Warden Norton's Office

The peaceful Mexican coastal town where Andy and Red plan to reunite

Zihuatanejo, Mexico

The bus that brings new inmates to Shawshank State Penitentiary

Prison Transport Bus

The bus Red takes after his parole, symbolizing his journey to freedom

Red's Parole Bus

The small geological hammer Andy uses for his rock collection and eventual escape

Rock Hammer

The hollow bible used to hide the rock hammer, symbolizing hidden truth

Warden's Bible

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption is a film work known for its core themes and worldbuilding. This overview captures the premise, tone, and audience in concise form.

The acclaimed drama film directed by Frank Darabont

Stephen King's original novella from the 'Different Seasons' collection

Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption

The story of Andy Dufresne's time in Shawshank State Penitentiary

Pilgrimage Tours

Anime Districts

IP Navigation

Weapons

Rock Hammer

Warden's Bible