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Tender Mercies

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

1983 · 1h 32m · 6.8 on TMDB

PG

Drama Music Romance

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.

Cast

Robert Duvall
Mac Sledge
Tess Harper
Rosa Lee
Betty Buckley
Dixie
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

Awards

Best Picture · 1983nomineeOscars
Best Motion Picture – Drama · 1983nomineeGolden Globes

Production

Universal Pictures Antron Media Production EMI Films Associated Film Distribution

Directed by

Bruce Beresford

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Released: March 4, 1983
Budget: $4.5M
Box office: $8.4M

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