Getting Out
Synopsis
Breaking out of prison with a child in her womb and a dream of a normal existence, Arlene Holsclaw (Rebecca De Mornay) resolves to get a job and lead a good, Christian life. But the ghosts from her past -- including an ex-boyfriend (Rob Knepper) who wants to pimp her out and a sadistic mother (Ellen Burstyn) who plots to take away Arlene's baby -- have other plans. This made-for-TV drama is based on Marsha Norman's off-Broadway play.
Top Cast
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Rebecca De Mornay
Arlene Holsclaw
Robert Knepper
Carl
Carol Mitchell-Leon
Ruby
Richard Jenkins
Chaplain
Ellen Burstyn
Arlie's Mother
Tandy Cronyn
Placement Worker
Norm Skaggs
Brian Craig
Sue Bugden
Parole Agent
Kevin Dewey
Driver in Pickup
Sean Sweeney
Boy in Pickup
Jack Swanson
Arlie’s Father
Amy Dott
Young Arlie
Bruce Evers
Prison Guard
Linda Pierce
Shopkeeper
Suzi Bass
Processor
Rosemary Newcott
Job Counselor
David Dwyer
Paraplegic
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Korty
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Corr, Ruth Shapiro, Marsha Norman
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Getting Out
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Dorothea G. Petrie Productions, RHI Entertainment, Signboard Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Korty
Eugene Corr, Ruth Shapiro, Marsha Norman
Mason Daring
William Wages
Jim Oliver
Richard Welsh, Ruth Shapiro, Dorothea G. Petrie, Robert Halmi Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Korty
Director
Jim Oliver
Editor
William Wages
Director of Photography
Marjorie Bowers
Costume Design
Eugene Corr
Writer
Dorothea G. Petrie
Producer
Ruth Shapiro
Writer
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
Lonnie R. Smith Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Getting Out
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What is Getting Out about?
Breaking out of prison with a child in her womb and a dream of a normal existence, Arlene Holsclaw (Rebecca De Mornay) resolves to get a job and lead a good, Christian life. But the ghosts from her past -- including an ex-boyfriend (Rob Knepper) who wants to pimp her out and a sadistic mother (Ellen Burstyn) who plots to take away Arlene's baby -- have other plans. This made-for-TV drama is based on Marsha Norman's off-Broadway play.
Who directed Getting Out?
Getting Out was directed by John Korty.
Who stars in Getting Out?
The principal cast of Getting Out includes Rebecca De Mornay, Robert Knepper, Carol Mitchell-Leon, Richard Jenkins, Ellen Burstyn.
When was Getting Out released and how long is it?
Getting Out was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Getting Out?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Getting Out was composed by Mason Daring.