CinemaOSMovie · 1983 · 1h 32m · PG
Tender Mercies

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

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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.

Directed byBruce Beresford

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
March 4, 1983
Budget
$4,500,000
Revenue
$8,400,000
Studios
EMI FilmsAntron Media

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1 video
Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Bruce Beresford
Bruce Beresford
Written by
Horton Foote
Horton Foote
Produced by
Philip Hobel

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