Title: The Shawshank Redemption
Writer: Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Plot: Chronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. The film portrays the man's unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named Red.
Awards: Nominated for 7 Oscars. 21 wins & 42 nominations total