Tender Mercies

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

6.8/ 10 163 votes 1983-03-04 1h 32m 4 popularity

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

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Budget

$5M

Revenue

$8M

Cast

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Robert Duvall

Mac Sledge

Tess Harper

Rosa Lee

Betty Buckley

Dixie

Wilford Brimley

Harry

Ellen Barkin

Sue Anne

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Allan Hubbard

Sonny

Lenny Von Dohlen

Robert

Paul Gleason

Reporter

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