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Feature film — 1984

Mrs. Soffel (1984)

6.01h 52mDrama — Romance

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.

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A high-signal pick with 59 votes.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: Gillian Armstrong

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Cast & crew

Diane Keaton as Kate Soffel

Diane Keaton

Kate Soffel

Mel Gibson as Ed Biddle

Mel Gibson

Ed Biddle

Matthew Modine as Jack Biddle

Matthew Modine

Jack Biddle

Edward Herrmann as Warden Peter Soffel

Edward Herrmann

Warden Peter Soffel

Trini Alvarado as Irene Soffel

Trini Alvarado

Irene Soffel

Jennifer Dundas as Margaret Soffel

Jennifer Dundas

Margaret Soffel

Danny Corkill as Eddie Soffel

Danny Corkill

Eddie Soffel

Harley Cross as Clarence Soffel

Harley Cross

Clarence Soffel

Terry O'Quinn as Detective Buck McGovern

Terry O'Quinn

Detective Buck McGovern

Pippa Pearthree as Maggie

Pippa Pearthree

Maggie

William Youmans as Guard George Koslow

William Youmans

Guard George Koslow

Maury Chaykin as Guard Charlie Reynolds

Maury Chaykin

Guard Charlie Reynolds

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