The Trip to Bountiful This critically acclaimed 1985 film stars Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford, and Rebecca De Mornay. Geraldine Page received an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance. Horton Foote wrote the screenplay, which was based on his stage play. The film was directed by Peter Masterson and released by Island Pictures. The score, by J.A.C. Redford, features simple, folk-like melodies played on traditional musical instruments, such as the fiddle, tin whistle, harmonica, tack piano, and guitar, augmented by an orchestral string section. Highlights include a haunting rendition of the classic Christian hymn "Softly and Tenderly," sung by Cynthia Clawson. Music composed, arranged, conducted and produced by J.A.C. Redford Words and music for "Softly and Tenderly" by Will L. Thompson (1847-1909) Recorded and mixed by Joel Moss at Baby 'O Recorders Mastered by John Polito at Audio Mechanics Orchestra contracted by John Rosenberg Vocals: Cynthia Clawson Woodwinds: Jon Clarke Trumpet: Bob Findley Fiddle: Richard Greene Harmonica: Tommy Morgan Accordion: Frank Marocco Guitars: George Doering Steel Guitar: Jay Leach Piano: Randy Kerber Bass: Chuck Domanico Percussion: Ken Watson Concertmaster: Murray Adler Copyist/Librarian: Ross de Roche Special thanks to Sterling Van Wagenen and Peter Masterson; Dave Grusin; Cynthia Clawson and the rest of the music team, particularly the fine musicians listed above and members of the string section, all of whom played with heart and style; Michael Gorfaine, Sam Schwartz and Beth Donahue; David May; and finally, LeAnn, Jessica, Jerusha, Jonathan, and Ian. This soundtrack was originally released on CD in 1997