Tender Mercies
“His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.”
MovieReleased
1983
1h 32m
Overview
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.
Director
Bruce Beresford
Writer
Horton Foote
Studio
Antron Media Production
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$8M
Vote Count
158
Cast
Robert Duvall
Mac Sledge
Tess Harper
Rosa Lee
Betty Buckley
Dixie
Wilford Brimley
Harry
Ellen Barkin
Sue Anne
Allan Hubbard
Sonny
Lenny Von Dohlen
Robert
Paul Gleason
Reporter
Michael Crabtree
Lewis Menefee
Norman Bennett
Reverend Hotchkiss
Andrew Scott Hollo...
Larue
Rick Murray
Jake - Slater Mill B...
Stephen Funchess
Bertie - Slater Mill...
Glen Fleming
Steve - Slater Mill...
James Aaron
Henry - Slater Mill...
Jerry Biggs
Man in Bar
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