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Tender Mercies(1983)

His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.

6.8(154)1h 32m1983-03-04

DramaMusicRomance

Overview

Alcoholic former country singer Mac Sledge makes friends with a young widow and her son. The friendship enables him to find inspiration to resume his career.

Director:: Bruce Beresford
Writers:: Horton Foote
Producers:: Philip Hobel
Cinematographer:: Russell Boyd
Composer:: George Dreyfus
Production:: Antron Media Production, EMI Films, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures
Budget:: $4,500,000
Revenue:: $8,400,000
Status:: Released

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Cast

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Mac Sledge

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

Rosa Lee

Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley

Dixie

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Harry

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

Sue Anne

Allan Hubbard

Allan Hubbard

Sonny

Lenny Von Dohlen

Lenny Von Dohlen

Robert

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

Reporter

Michael Crabtree

Michael Crabtree

Lewis Menefee

Norman Bennett

Norman Bennett

Reverend Hotchkiss

Andrew Scott Hollon

Andrew Scott Hollon

Larue

Rick Murray

Rick Murray

Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member