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The Trip to Bountiful (1985)

 -  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. Her fondest wish -- just once ... See full summary »

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Roy
Norman Bennett ...
First Bus Ticket Man
Harvey Lewis ...
Second Bus Ticket Man
Kirk Sisco ...
Train Ticket Agent
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Billy Davis
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Stationmaster Gerard
Mary Kay Mars ...
Rosella
Wezz Tildon ...
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Peggy Ann Byers ...
Downstairs Neighbor
David Romo ...
Mexican Man
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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. 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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24 January 1986 (USA)  »

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En busca de la plenitud  »

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$7,466,662 (USA)
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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

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 don't know of anything prettier, than a scissortail flyin' through the sky!
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Featured in Return to Bountiful (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Blessed Assurance"
Words by Fanny Crosby
Music by Phoebe Knapp
Sung by Geraldine Page and Rebecca De Mornay
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A Great Loss
11 May 2001 | by (Houston,Tx) – See all my reviews

All I can say is Ms Page is my favorite.We all miss her.I have watched this movie dozens of times and am struck by what an outstanding performance she gives us in this picture.

Yes I do indeed cry everytime I watch this film and think it will always touch me whenever I see it.I have my copy of it but it is becoming rather used so I intend on purchasing another.

I don't think the world will ever see the likes of another Geraldine Page,at least not in my life time.What a great loss.


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