Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

1983
1h 32m
6.7

6.7/10

151 votes • View on IMDb

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

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.

Status: Released

Budget: $4,500,000

Revenue: $8,400,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Antron Media Production EMI Films Associated Film Distribution Universal Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date March 4, 1983
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0086423

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
Allan Hubbard

Sonny

Lenny Von Dohlen
Lenny Von Dohlen

Robert

Paul Gleason
Paul Gleason

Reporter

Michael Crabtree
Michael Crabtree

Lewis Menefee

Norman Bennett
Norman Bennett

Reverend Hotchkiss

Andrew Scott Hollon
Andrew Scott Hollon

Larue

Rick Murray
Rick Murray

Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member

Key Crew

Bruce Beresford
Director
Philip Hobel
Producer
Horton Foote
Writer