Movie·1983·1h 32m
Tender Mercies
His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.
Directed By
Bruce Beresford
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Horton Foote
Producer
Philip Hobel
Cinematography
Russell Boyd
Music
George Dreyfus
Editor
William M. Anderson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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
// crew
Crew
Bruce Beresford
Director
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Philip Hobel
Producer
George Dreyfus
Original Music Composer
William M. Anderson
Editor
Horton Foote
Writer
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