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Tender Mercies

1983-03-04 · 92 min · ★ 6.8

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.

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Directors
Bruce Beresford
Production companies
EMI Films, Antron Media
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 4,500,000
Revenue
USD 8,400,000

Top Cast

Robert DuvallRobert DuvallMac Sledge
Tess HarperTess HarperRosa Lee
Betty BuckleyBetty BuckleyDixie
Wilford BrimleyWilford BrimleyHarry
Ellen BarkinEllen BarkinSue Anne
Allan HubbardSonny
Lenny Von DohlenLenny Von DohlenRobert
Paul GleasonPaul GleasonReporter
Michael CrabtreeMichael CrabtreeLewis Menefee
Norman BennettReverend Hotchkiss
Andrew Scott HollonLarue
Rick MurrayJake - Slater Mill Boys Member
Stephen FunchessBertie - Slater Mill Boys Member
Glen FlemingSteve - Slater Mill Boys Member
James AaronHenry - Slater Mill Boys Member
Jerry BiggsMan in Bar
Sheila BirdConcessionaire
Robert E. Blackburn IIIBoy at Dance
Eli CumminsDoorman
Tony FrankTony FrankMan at Motel

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