Drama ·Music ·Romance · United States of America · 1983 · 1h 32m

Tender Mercies

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Director
Bruce Beresford
Cast
Robert Duvall as Mac Sledge Tess Harper as Rosa Lee Betty Buckley as Dixie Wilford Brimley as Harry Ellen Barkin as Sue Anne Allan Hubbard as Sonny
Crew
Russell Boyd — Director of Photography William M. Anderson — Editor George Dreyfus — Original Music Composer Horton Foote — Writer Philip Hobel — Producer Jane Greenwood — Costume Design
Tagline

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.

Trailer Tender Mercies — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
country musicguitartexasalcoholismsouthern baptist
Key Collaborators
Bruce Beresford Director Russell Boyd Director of Photography William M. Anderson Editor George Dreyfus Original Music Composer Horton Foote Writer Philip Hobel Producer Jane Greenwood Costume Design
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