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Mrs. Soffel (1984)

Poster for Mrs. Soffel

A true story.

Kate Soffel is married to a prison warden in Pittsburgh, and is the mother of their four children. Ed Biddle is a convicted murderer awaiting execution on death row with his brother Jack. When Kate meets Eddie through her Bible readings to the prisoners, she is drawn to him, and they pursue a clandestine relationship. She agrees to help the brothers escape, and begins a treacherous journey with them to freedom in Canada.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gillian Armstrong
  • Profile picture of Diane Keaton
    Kate Soffel Diane Keaton
  • Profile picture of Mel Gibson
    Ed Biddle Mel Gibson
  • Profile picture of Matthew Modine
    Jack Biddle Matthew Modine
  • Profile picture of Edward Herrmann
    Warden Peter Soffel Edward Herrmann
  • Profile picture of Trini Alvarado
    Irene Soffel Trini Alvarado
  • Profile picture of Jennifer Dundas
    Margaret Soffel Jennifer Dundas
  • Profile picture of Danny Corkill
    Eddie Soffel Danny Corkill
  • Profile picture of Harley Cross
    Clarence Soffel Harley Cross

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