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Getting Out

Getting Out

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Overview

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.

Directed by John Korty
Written by Eugene Corr, Ruth Shapiro, Marsha Norman
Produced by Dorothea G. Petrie
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Top Cast

Rebecca De Mornay

Rebecca De Mornay

Arlene Holsclaw

Robert Knepper

Robert Knepper

Carl

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Carol Mitchell-Leon

Ruby

Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

Chaplain

Ellen Burstyn

Ellen Burstyn

Arlie's Mother

Tandy Cronyn

Tandy Cronyn

Placement Worker

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Norm Skaggs

Brian Craig

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Sue Bugden

Parole Agent

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Kevin Dewey

Driver in Pickup

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Sean Sweeney

Boy in Pickup

About Getting Out

Getting Out is a drama, thriller, tv movie film released in 1994. Directed by John Korty, it stars Rebecca De Mornay, Robert Knepper, Carol Mitchell-Leon. 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.

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