The Trip to Bountiful(1985)
Overview
Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940s 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."
Director
Peter Masterson
Studio
Bountiful Film Partners
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Geraldine Page
as Mrs. Carrie Watts
John Heard
as Ludie Watts
Carlin Glynn
as Jessie Mae
Richard Bradford
as Sheriff
Rebecca De Mornay
as Thelma
Kevin Cooney
as Roy
Harvey Lewis
as Second Bus Ticket Man
Gil Glasgow
as Stationmaster Gerard
Kirk Sisco
as Train Ticket Agent
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Bountiful Film Partners • FilmDallas Pictures
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What is The Trip to Bountiful about?▼
Carrie Watts is living the twilight of her life trapped in an apartment in 1940s 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."
Who directed The Trip to Bountiful?▼
The Trip to Bountiful was directed by Peter Masterson and released in 1985. It is a drama film.
How long is The Trip to Bountiful?▼
The Trip to Bountiful has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Trip to Bountiful?▼
The cast of The Trip to Bountiful includes Geraldine Page as Mrs. Carrie Watts, John Heard as Ludie Watts, Carlin Glynn as Jessie Mae, Richard Bradford as Sheriff, Rebecca De Mornay as Thelma and more.
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