The Shawshank Redemption is a book by Stephen King, which was later turned into one of the most iconic movies of all time. Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), the main character is wrongfully accused of a crime and is imprisoned for many years. Andy’s means of survival is to develop his plan of escape and to seek out revenge against those who wronged him in the prison system. He is befriended by Red (Morgan Freeman) and even after his escape, the two meet up for their little share of paradise.