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Tender Mercies

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

1983★ 6.8 · 1561h 32mDramaMusicRomance

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.

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Cast

Robert Duvall
as Mac Sledge

Ellen Barkin
as Sue Anne

Tess Harper
as Rosa Lee

Paul Gleason
as Reporter

Wilford Brimley
as Harry

Betty Buckley
as Dixie

Lenny Von Dohlen
as Robert

Tony Frank
as Man at Motel

Helena Humann
as Woman in Store

Jerry Jones
as Country Man

Susan Aston
as Woman at Dance

Harlan Jordan
as Waiter

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Release date: 1983-03-04

Budget: $4,500,000

Revenue: $8,400,000

Runtime: 1h 32m

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DramaMusicRomance

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