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Mrs. Soffel
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Mrs. Soffel

Wed, Dec 26, 1984
  • Drama
  • Romance
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Dec 26, 1984
DE
  • In CinemasFri, May 10, 1985
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton
    as Kate Soffel
  • Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    as Ed Biddle
  • Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    as Jack Biddle
  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann
    as Warden Peter Soffel
  • Trini Alvarado
    Trini Alvarado
    as Irene Soffel
  • Jennifer Dundas
    Jennifer Dundas
    as Margaret Soffel
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