The Trip to Bountiful (1985)★ 7.4/10

Name: The Trip to Bountiful
Genre: Drama
Released: 1985-12-20
Duration: 108 min
Cast: Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford, Rebecca De Mornay

PG · US · 108 min · December 20, 1985

Drama

Directed by: Peter Masterson

Written by: Horton Foote

In 1940s Houston, elderly Carrie Watts dreams of returning to her hometown of Bountiful. When her controlling family stops her at every turn, she finally escapes to make her long-awaited trip home.

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Cast & crew

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Geraldine PageMrs. Watts

John HeardLudie Watts

Carlin GlynnJessie Mae

Richard BradfordSheriff

Rebecca De MornayThelma

Kevin CooneyRoy

Norman BennettFirst Bus Ticket Man

Harvey LewisSecond Bus Ticket Man

Kirk SiscoTrain Ticket Agent

Dave TannerBilly Davis

Gil GlasgowStationmaster Gerard

Mary Kay MarsRosella

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Geraldine Page Wins Best Actress: 1986 Oscars

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Awards · 1 wins, 2 nominations

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WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1986Oscar · Best Actress in a Leading Role
NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1986Golden Globe · Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1986Oscar · Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

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