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Mrs. Soffel

  • 1984
  • PG-13
  • 1h 50m
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6.1/10
3.9K
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Mrs. Soffel (1984)
Diane Keaton stars as a prison warden's wife who falls in love with a death row convict (Mel Gibson.) Believing he's innocent, she helps him and his convicted brother escape.
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In 1901 Pittsburgh, two brothers face death row while claiming their innocence. They form a special bond with the warden's wife, who brings them comfort during their time behind bars.In 1901 Pittsburgh, two brothers face death row while claiming their innocence. They form a special bond with the warden's wife, who brings them comfort during their time behind bars.In 1901 Pittsburgh, two brothers face death row while claiming their innocence. They form a special bond with the warden's wife, who brings them comfort during their time behind bars.

  • Director
    • Gillian Armstrong
  • Writer
    • Ron Nyswaner
  • Stars
    • Diane Keaton
    • Mel Gibson
    • Matthew Modine
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gillian Armstrong
    • Writer
      • Ron Nyswaner
    • Stars
      • Diane Keaton
      • Mel Gibson
      • Matthew Modine
    • 35User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast70

    Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton
    • Kate Soffel
    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Ed Biddle
    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Jack Biddle
    Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann
    • Warden Peter Soffel
    Trini Alvarado
    Trini Alvarado
    • Irene Soffel
    Jennifer Dundas
    Jennifer Dundas
    • Margaret Soffel
    • (as Jennie Dundas)
    Danny Corkill
    Danny Corkill
    • Eddie Soffel
    Harley Cross
    Harley Cross
    • Clarence Soffel
    Terry O'Quinn
    Terry O'Quinn
    • Detective Buck McGovern
    Pippa Pearthree
    Pippa Pearthree
    • Maggie
    William Youmans
    William Youmans
    • Guard George Koslow
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Guard Charlie Reynolds
    Joyce Ebert
    • Matron Agnes Garvey
    Wayne Robson
    Wayne Robson
    • Halliday
    Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
    Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
    • Jessie Bodyne
    Les Rubie
    • Mr. Stevenson
    Paula Trueman
    Paula Trueman
    • Mrs. Stevenson
    Nancy Chesney
    • Mrs. Fitzgerald
    • Director
      • Gillian Armstrong
    • Writer
      • Ron Nyswaner
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    User reviews35

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    • Trivia
      The jail used in the movie is the actual Allegheny County Jail that figures in the story. Designed by noted architect Henry Hobson Richardson, built between 1884-1888, it served as a jail until 1995 and is now used by the juvenile and family sections of the Common Pleas Court.
    • Goofs
      A toy electric train shown running around a Christmas tree is of a post-1950 design, as is the track. The train is based on 19th-century locomotive and passenger car prototypes, making it more plausible. However, toy electric trains that even remotely resembled the one shown did not exist by 1901.
    • Quotes
      • Kate Soffel: Don't you let them take me alive, Ed. Promise me. Promise me, Ed.
      • Ed Biddle: I won't, I promise. I won't let them take you.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'Mrs. Soffel' (1984)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 8, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Polish
    • Also known as
      • True hearts
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Edgar J. Scherick Associates
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $11,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,385,312
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $86,280
      • Jan 1, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,385,312
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 50m(110 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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