Mrs. Soffel (1984)

  • PG-13
  • 12/26/1984 (US)
  • Drama, Romance
  • 1h 52m

A true story.

Overview

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.

Gillian Armstrong

Director

Ron Nyswaner

Writer

Cast

Diane Keaton's headshot

Diane Keaton

Kate Soffel
Mel Gibson's headshot

Mel Gibson

Ed Biddle
Matthew Modine's headshot

Matthew Modine

Jack Biddle
Edward Herrmann's headshot

Edward Herrmann

Warden Peter Soffel
Trini Alvarado's headshot

Trini Alvarado

Irene Soffel
Jennifer Dundas's headshot

Jennifer Dundas

Margaret Soffel
Danny Corkill's headshot

Danny Corkill

Eddie Soffel
Harley Cross's headshot

Harley Cross

Clarence Soffel

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