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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Sam Grogg | Executive Producer |
George Yaneff | Executive Producer |
Horton Foote | Producer |
Dennis Bishop | Producer |
Sterling Van Wagenen | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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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 |