Tender Mercies poster
Director Bruce Beresford
Screenplay Horton Foote

Tender Mercies

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

Release Date: 1983-04-02

Duration: 92 minutes

Synopsis

Alchoholic 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.

Casting

  • Robert Duvall
    Mac Sledge
  • Paul Gleason
    Reporter
  • Ellen Barkin
    Sue Anne
  • Wilford Brimley
    Harry
  • Tess Harper
    Rosa Lee
  • Betty Buckley
    Dixie
  • Lenny Von Dohlen
    Robert
  • Tony Frank
    Man at Motel
  • Michael Crabtree
    Lewis Menefee
  • Harlan Jordan
    Waiter