Mrs. Soffel (1984)
- Starring:
- Diane Keaton, Mel Gibson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gillian Armstrong
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Mrs. Soffel
Based on a true story, Mrs. Soffel is set in Pittsburgh near the dawn of the 20th century. Peter Soffel (Edward Herrmann) is the warden of a top security prison, and his wife Kate (Diane Keaton) often comes by to read the Bible aloud to the inmates, despite her fragile health. While making her rounds, she makes the acquaintance of the Biddle Brothers, Ed (Mel Gibson) and Jack (Matthew Modine), who are sentenced to death for murder and robbery. Ed has become something of a celebrity thanks to his letter-writing campaign, in which he appeals in the letter-to-the-editor columns of the popular press to stay the execution of his brother and himself. His good looks, intelligence, and charm make a strong impression on Kate, whose marriage offers her little excitement. In time, Kate finds herself falling in love with Ed, and she discovers that she's unexpectedly receptive to his suggestion that she help him escape. Mrs. Soffel was the first American film from noted Australian filmmaker Gillian Armstrong. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 112 mins
Complete Cast of Mrs. Soffel
- Diane Keaton - Kate Soffel
- Matthew Modine - Jack Biddle
- Trini Alvarado - Irene Soffel
- Harley Cross - Clarence Soffel
- Pippa Pearthree - Maggie
- David Fox - McNeil
- Paula Trueman - Mrs. Stevenson
- Wayne Robson - Halliday
- Katie McCombs - Rachel Garvey
- Kay Hawtry - Peter's Secretary
- Charles Jolliffe - Sheriff Hoon
- Margery Simkin
- Les Rubie - Mr. Stevenson
- Derek Keurvost - Reporter
- John Dee - Old Prisoner
- Jack Mather - Mr. Watson
- Victoria Vanderkloot
- Philip Craig - Sketch Artist
- Alar Aedma - Guard
- James Bradford - Minister
- Chuck Waters
- Joyce Ebert - Matron Garvey
- John W. Carroll - Guard McGarey
- Norma dell'Agnese - Woman Reporter
- Daniel Bryan Corkill - Eddie Soffel
- Mel Gibson - Ed Biddle
- Edward Herrmann - Peter Soffel
- Jennifer Dundas - Margaret Soffel
- Terry O'Quinn - Buck McGovern
- Valerie Buhagiar - Alice
- Warren Van Evera - Farmer
- Sean Sullivan - Farmer
- Don McManus - Reporter
- Walter Massey - Mr. Robinson
- Tom Harvey - Attorney Watson
- Len Doncheff - Polish Guard
- Lee-Max Walton - Harry
- Dan Lett - Young Man
- Jack Jessop - Atty. Watson
- William Youmans - Guard Koslow
- Brian Young - McNeil's Secretary
- Marushka Stankova - Mrs. Bodyne
- Rodger Barton - Deputy Hoon
- Frank Adamson - Swinehart
- Don Granberry - Roach
- Dana Wheeler-Nicholson - Jessie Bodyne
- William Duell - Lenny
- Maury Chaykin - Guard Reynolds
- Nancy Chesney - Mrs. Fitzgerald
- Director(s):
- Gillian Armstrong
- Writer(s):
- Ron Nyswaner
- Producer(s):
- David Nicksay, Scott Rudin, Edgar J. Scherick
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Profanity, Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Violence)
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