Mrs. Soffel
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.
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"Continuing my survey/reevaluation of Mel Gibson movies (well, somebody has to do it), I give this one 3 stars out of 4. If I were giving stars. Anyway...beautifully photographed, nicely-directed film of warden's wife (Diane Keaton) in 1901 Pittsburgh, in contact with death-row inmate brothers (Mel and Matthew Modine). Diane's in static marriage with warden Edward Herrmann and four kids; goes to death row to read Bible passages to cons...one in particular...! Mel's waiting' on a hangin' while the darling of local starry-eyed schoolgirls lamenting the handsome co..."
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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.
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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.