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Tender Mercies

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Tender Mercies

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

6.7

1h 32m

1983

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

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.

Director

Bruce Beresford

Trailer

DramaMusicRomance

country musicguitartexasalcoholismsouthern baptist

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Cast & Crew

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

as Mac Sledge

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

as Rosa Lee

Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley

as Dixie

Wilford Brimley

Wilford Brimley

as Harry

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

as Sue Anne

Allan Hubbard

as Sonny

Lenny Von Dohlen

Lenny Von Dohlen

as Robert

Paul Gleason

Paul Gleason

as Reporter

Michael Crabtree

Michael Crabtree

as Lewis Menefee

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