Tender Mercies (1983)

  • PG
  • 03/04/1983 (US)
  • 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 Beresford

Director

Horton Foote

Screenplay

Cast

Robert Duvall's headshot

Robert Duvall

Mac Sledge
Tess Harper's headshot

Tess Harper

Rosa Lee
Betty Buckley's headshot

Betty Buckley

Dixie
Wilford Brimley's headshot

Wilford Brimley

Harry
Ellen Barkin's headshot

Ellen Barkin

Sue Anne
Allan Hubbard's headshot

Allan Hubbard

Sonny
Lenny Von Dohlen's headshot

Lenny Von Dohlen

Robert
Paul Gleason's headshot

Paul Gleason

Reporter

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