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Tender Mercies (1983)

Mar 4, 1983 · 1h 32m

6.8/10 TMDB user score
163 votes on TMDB

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

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.

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Top cast

  • Robert Duvall Robert Duvall Mac Sledge
  • Tess Harper Tess Harper Rosa Lee
  • Betty Buckley Betty Buckley Dixie
  • Wilford Brimley Wilford Brimley Harry
  • Ellen Barkin Ellen Barkin Sue Anne
  • Allan Hubbard Sonny
  • Lenny Von Dohlen Lenny Von Dohlen Robert
  • Paul Gleason Paul Gleason Reporter
  • Michael Crabtree 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

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