Tender Mercies
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Tender Mercies (1983)

04/03/1983
Drama, Music, Romance
1h 32m

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

Overview

Alchoholic 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.

  • Bruce BeresfordDirector
  • Horton FooteScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $4,500,000

  • Revenue

    $8,400,000

Keywords

  • country music
  • guitar
  • texas
  • alcoholism
  • southern baptist

Top Billed 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

Sonny

Lenny Von Dohlen

Lenny Von Dohlen

Robert

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

Reporter

Michael Crabtree

Michael Crabtree

Lewis Menefee

Norman Bennett

Reverend Hotchkiss

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