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Horton Foote's story of an elderly Texas woman who decides to visit her hometown in Texas. Features an Oscar-winning performance by Page!
Original Release
12/20/1985
US Release
12/20/1985
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Geraldine Page | Mrs. Watts / Mrs. Carrie Watts |
| John Heard | Ludie Watts |
| Richard Bradford | Sheriff |
| Rebecca De Mornay | Thelma |
| Kevin Cooney | Roy |
| Norman Bennett | First Bus Ticket Man |
| Harvey Lewis | Second Bus Ticket Man |
| Kirk Sisco | Train Ticket Agent |
| Dave Tanner | Billy Davis |
| Gil Glasgow | Stationmaster Gerard |
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Geraldine Page | Mrs. Watts / Mrs. Carrie Watts |
| John Heard | Ludie Watts |
| Richard Bradford | Sheriff |
| Rebecca De Mornay | Thelma |
| Kevin Cooney | Roy |
| Norman Bennett | First Bus Ticket Man |
| Harvey Lewis | Second Bus Ticket Man |
| Kirk Sisco | Train Ticket Agent |
| Dave Tanner | Billy Davis |
| Gil Glasgow | Stationmaster Gerard |
| Mary Kay Mars | Rosella |
| Wezz Tildon | Bus Passenger |
| Peggy Ann Byers | Downstairs Neighbor |
| David Romo | Mexican Man |
| Tony Torn | Twin |
| John Torn | Twin |
| Alexandra Masterson | Drugstore Waitress |
| Don Wyse | Doctor |
| Marilee Van Wagenen | Family on Bus |
| Arthur Van Wagenen | Family on Bus |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sam Grogg | Executive Producer |
| George Yaneff | Executive Producer |
| Horton Foote | Producer |
| Dennis Bishop | Producer |
| Sterling Van Wagenen | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1986 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1986 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1986 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
