His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.
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.
Tender Mercies (1983) is a drama, music and romance film directed by Bruce Beresford, released on March 4, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley and Wilford Brimley. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 159 ratings.
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Robert Duvall
as Mac Sledge
Tess Harper
as Rosa Lee
Betty Buckley
as Dixie
Wilford Brimley
as Harry
Ellen Barkin
as Sue Anne
Allan Hubbard
as Sonny
Lenny Von Dohlen
as Robert
Paul Gleason
as Reporter
Michael Crabtree
as Lewis Menefee
Norman Bennett
as Reverend Hotchkiss
Andrew Scott Hollon
as Larue
Rick Murray
as Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member
Directed by Bruce Beresford, written by Horton Foote, produced by Philip Hobel.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 159 ratings.
**_A broken-down Country musician seeks a new life in Texas_** A single mother (Tess Harper) runs a motel & gas station in the lonely plains between Dallas and Austin. She hires an alcoholic man who couldn’t pay what he owed (Robert Duvall) and discovers that he’s an ex-Country star. “Tender Mercies” (1983) is a lowkey drama set in rural Texas, reminiscent of "Resurrection" (1980) mixed with “Coal Miner’s Daughter”…
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The main cast of Tender Mercies (1983) includes Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley and Ellen Barkin. The film was directed by Bruce Beresford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Tender Mercies was released on March 4, 1983 and runs for 1h 32m.
Tender Mercies (1983) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 159 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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