Tender Mercies
Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

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

6.792 min
DramaMusicRomance

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 3/4/1983

Runtime: 92 min

Director: Bruce Beresford

Writers: Horton Foote

Top Cast

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Mac Sledge

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

Rosa Lee

Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley

Dixie

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

Harry

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

Sue Anne

Lenny Von Dohlen

Lenny Von Dohlen

Robert

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

Reporter

Michael Crabtree

Michael Crabtree

Lewis Menefee

Tony Frank

Tony Frank

Man at Motel

Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones

Country Man

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