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Tender Mercies

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Tender Mercies

Mar 4, 1983

1h 32m

★ 6.8

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

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.

Genres

Drama

Music

Romance

Production Companies

Antron Media Production

EMI Films

Associated Film Distribution

Universal Pictures

Tender Mercies Trailers

Cast

Robert Duvall

Mac Sledge

Robert Duvall

Tess Harper

Rosa Lee

Tess Harper

Betty Buckley

Dixie

Betty Buckley

Wilford Brimley

Harry

Wilford Brimley

Ellen Barkin

Sue Anne

Ellen Barkin

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Sonny

Allan Hubbard

Lenny Von Dohlen

Robert

Lenny Von Dohlen

Paul Gleason

Reporter

Paul Gleason

Michael Crabtree

Lewis Menefee

Michael Crabtree

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Reverend Hotchkiss

Norman Bennett

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Larue

Andrew Scott Hollon

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Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member

Rick Murray

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