Tender Mercies (1983)
His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.
1983 · PG · 1h 32m · Drama, Music, Romance
Genres: 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.
Director: Bruce Beresford
Writers: Horton Foote
Music by: George Dreyfus
Cinematography: Russell Boyd
Editor: William M. Anderson
Box office: $8M · Budget: $5M · Rated 6.8/10 by 157 viewers
Cast
Robert Duvall as Mac SledgeTess Harper as Rosa LeeBetty Buckley as DixieWilford Brimley as HarryEllen Barkin as Sue AnneAllan Hubbard as SonnyLenny Von Dohlen as RobertPaul Gleason as ReporterMichael Crabtree as Lewis MenefeeNorman Bennett as Reverend HotchkissAndrew Scott Hollon as LarueRick Murray as Jake - Slater Mill Boys MemberMore like this
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