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The Trip to Bountiful (1985)

PG 108 min  -  Drama  -   24 January 1986 (USA)
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Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940's Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Masterson

Writers:

Horton Foote (play), Horton Foote (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Geraldine Page ...
John Heard ...
Carlin Glynn Carlin Glynn ...
Richard Bradford Richard Bradford ...
Sheriff
Rebecca De Mornay ...
Kevin Cooney ...
Roy
Norman Bennett Norman Bennett ...
First Bus Ticket Man
Harvey Lewis ...
Second Bus Ticket Man
Kirk Sisco Kirk Sisco ...
Train Ticket Agent
Dave Tanner Dave Tanner ...
Billy Davis
Gil Glasgow ...
Stationmaster Gerard
Mary Kay Mars Mary Kay Mars ...
Rosella
Wezz Tildon Wezz Tildon ...
Bus Passenger
Peggy Ann Byers Peggy Ann Byers ...
Downstairs Neighbor
David Romo David Romo ...
Mexican Man
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Storyline

Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940's Houston, Texas with a controlling daughter-in-law and a hen-pecked son. Her fondest wish -- just once before she dies -- is to revisit Bountiful, the small Texas town of her youth which she still refers to as "home." The trouble is her son, Ludie, is too concerned for her health to allow her to travel alone and her petty daughter-in-law, Jessie Mae, insists they don't have money to squander on bus tickets. This prompts "escape" attempts each month which coincide with the arrival of Mrs. Watts' Social Security check. Then, Mrs. Watts makes a successful escape and last trip home. Written by Mark Fleetwood <mfleetwo@mail.coin.missouri.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Daughter In Law | Escape | 1940s | Houston Texas | Bus  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

En busca de la plenitud See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$8,387 (USA) (22 December 1985) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$7,466,662 (USA)
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Jo Van Fleet won the 1954 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actress in a Drama for "The Trip to Bountiful" for her portrayal of Jessie Mae Watts. See more »

Goofs

Errors in geography: While Mother Watts is at the bus stop you see the bus approach. The head-sign says Montrose, which is just west of downtown Houston. If you look at the terrain, it is sloped not true rolling hills, but still somewhat hilly. Houston is flat as a board. These hills are reminiscent of the Dallas/Irvine area. See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Carrie Watts: I guess when you've lived longer than your house and your family, then you've lived long enough.
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Connections

Featured in Return to Bountiful (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Softly and Tenderly"
Written by Will L. Thompson (uncredited)
Sung by Cynthia Clawson See more »