Mrs. Soffel
"A true story."
Originally released in 1984. Mrs. Soffel is a drama/romance film. directed by Gillian Armstrong.
Starring Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, and Matthew Modine
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (56 votes)
Budget
$11M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.4M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Diane Keaton
as Kate Soffel
Mel Gibson
as Ed Biddle
Matthew Modine
as Jack Biddle
Edward Herrmann
as Warden Peter Soffel
Trini Alvarado
as Irene Soffel
Jennifer Dundas
as Margaret Soffel
Danny Corkill
as Eddie Soffel
Harley Cross
as Clarence Soffel
Terry O'Quinn
as Detective Buck McGovern
Pippa Pearthree
as Maggie
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $11,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,385,312
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mrs. Soffel about?
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...
Who directed Mrs. Soffel?
Mrs. Soffel was directed by Gillian Armstrong.
How long is Mrs. Soffel?
Mrs. Soffel has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Mrs. Soffel released?
Mrs. Soffel was released on December 26, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mrs. Soffel?
The main cast of Mrs. Soffel includes Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann, Trini Alvarado.