Tender Mercies
“His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.”
1983•PG•1h 32m•6.8•Released
DramaMusicRomance
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
Writer
Horton Foote
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$8M
Languages
English
Studio
Antron Media Production
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
Production
Company
Antron Media Production
Company
EMI Films
Company
Associated Film Distribution
Company
Universal Pictures
Producer
Philip Hobel
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