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Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies
★ 6.8/10•1983•1h 32m•PG•Drama•Music•Romance

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.

Bruce Beresford · Director

Horton Foote · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEN
Release DateMar 4, 1983
Budget$4,500,000
Revenue$8,400,000

Actors

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

Andrew Scott Hollon

Larue

Rick Murray

Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member

Stephen Funchess

Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member

Glen Fleming

Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member

James Aaron

Henry - Slater Mill Boys Member

Jerry Biggs

Man in Bar

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