Mrs. Soffel(1984)
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Mrs. Soffel 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.
Mrs. Soffel (1984) is a drama and romance film directed by Gillian Armstrong, released on December 26, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine and Edward Herrmann. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Gillian Armstrong
- Writers:
- Ron Nyswaner
- Producers:
- Scott Rudin, Edgar J. Scherick, David Nicksay
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $11,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,385,312
- Status:
- Released
Mrs. Soffel (1984) Trailer
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Mrs. Soffel Cast & Crew
Main 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
William Youmans
as Guard George Koslow
Maury Chaykin
as Guard Charlie Reynolds
Key crew
Directed by Gillian Armstrong, written by Ron Nyswaner, produced by Scott Rudin, Edgar J. Scherick and David Nicksay.
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Mrs. Soffel Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 58 ratings.
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Mrs. Soffel – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mrs. Soffel online?
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Mrs. Soffel (1984) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mrs. Soffel?
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The main cast of Mrs. Soffel (1984) includes Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann and Trini Alvarado. The film was directed by Gillian Armstrong. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mrs. Soffel released?
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Mrs. Soffel was released on December 26, 1984 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Mrs. Soffel worth watching?
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Mrs. Soffel (1984) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mrs. Soffel?
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