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Mrs. Soffel

A true story.

PG-13 Drama Romance

Starring: Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, Matthew Modine, Edward Herrmann, Trini Alvarado

Writer: Ron Nyswaner

Release Date:
December 26, 1984
Ratings:
6.0 / 10
Director:
Gillian Armstrong
Companies:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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.