The film spans two decades within the walls of Shawshank State Penitentiary. It focuses on the friendship between Andy Dufresne and Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding.
Filming Location: The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio. the shawshank redemption index
Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins): A quiet, resilient man who uses his financial skills to survive. The film spans two decades within the walls