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  1. Movies
  2. The Trip to Bountiful

The Trip to Bountiful

1953
1h
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1953

Runtime

1h

Storyline

A woman has to live with a daughter in law who hates her and a son who does not dare take her side. While the unhappy family lives in a Houston apartment, Carrie Watts dreams of returning to Bountiful, where she was raised.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h
Mar 1, 1953
Languages
English
Director
Vincent J. Donehue

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

Carrie Watts

Eileen Heckart

Eileen Heckart

Jessie Mae Watts

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Thelma

John Beal

John Beal

Ludie Watts

Frank Overton

Frank Overton

Sheriff

Will Hare

Will Hare

Houston Ticket Man

William Hansen

William Hansen

Second Houston Ticket Man

Dennis Cross

Dennis Cross

Harrison Ticket Man

Larry Bolton

Attendant

Frederic Downs

Frederic Downs

Gene Lyons

Gene Lyons

Jo Van Fleet

Jo Van Fleet

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