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The Shawshank Redemption stars Tim Robbins as Andy Dufresne, a banker wrongly convicted of murder, and Morgan Freeman as Red, a lifer who becomes Andy's friend and ally. The film is set in the 1940s and 1950s at Shawshank State Penitentiary, where Andy faces corruption, cruelty, and despair. Despite the harsh realities of prison life, Andy's indomitable spirit and determination inspire hope in those around him, including Red.