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Tender Mercies

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

1983 · PG · 1h 32m

Directed by Bruce Beresford

6.8

TMDB audience score
163 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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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 Hollon
    Larue

  • Rick Murray
    Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member

  • Stephen Funchess
    Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member

  • Glen Fleming
    Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member

  • James Aaron
    Henry - Slater Mill Boys Member

  • Jerry Biggs
    Man in Bar

  • Sheila Bird
    Concessionaire

  • Robert E. Blackburn III
    Boy at Dance