Diane Keaton plays Kate Soffel, the wife of Warden Peter Soffel, who becomes romantically entangled with a prisoner.
Mel Gibson portrays Ed Biddle, a prisoner who forms a close bond with Kate Soffel.
In the film, Matthew Modine plays Jack Biddle, the brother of Ed Biddle.
Edward Herrmann takes on the role of Warden Peter Soffel, Kate's husband.
Trini Alvarado portrays Irene Soffel, one of Kate and Peter Soffel's children.
Jennifer Dundas plays Margaret Soffel, another one of Kate and Peter Soffel's children.
Danny Corkill portrays Eddie Soffel, Kate and Peter Soffel's son.
Harley Cross plays Clarence Soffel, the youngest child of Kate and Peter Soffel.
Terry O'Quinn portrays Detective Buck McGovern, a law enforcement officer involved in the story.
Pippa Pearthree plays the character Maggie.
William Youmans takes on the role of Guard George Koslow in the movie.
Maury Chaykin plays Guard Charlie Reynolds in Mrs. Soffel.
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