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Tender Mercies( 1983)

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

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Robert Duvall

      Mac Sledge

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      Tess Harper

      Rosa Lee

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      Betty Buckley

      Dixie

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      Wilford Brimley

      Harry

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      Ellen Barkin

      Sue Anne

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      Allan Hubbard

      Sonny

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      Lenny Von Dohlen

      Robert

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      Paul Gleason

      Reporter

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      Michael Crabtree

      Lewis Menefee

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      Norman Bennett

      Reverend Hotchkiss

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      Andrew Scott Hollon

      Larue

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      Helena Humann

      Woman in Store

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      Rick Murray

      Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member

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      Stephen Funchess

      Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member

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      Glen Fleming

      Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member

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      Jerry Biggs

      Man in Bar

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      Sheila Bird

      Concessionaire

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      Robert E. Blackburn III

      Boy at Dance

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      Eli Cummins

      Doorman

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      Tony Frank

      Man at Motel

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      Barkley H. Garrett

      Man at Dixie's House

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      Suzanne Jacobs

      Nurse

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      Barbara Jones

      Country Woman

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      Jerry Jones

      Country Man

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      Harlan Jordan

      Waiter

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      Robert P. Kelley

      Choirmaster

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      Ray LePere

      Man in Bar / Restaurant

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      Pat Minter

      Man at Dixie's House

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      Terry Schoolcraft

      Ada - Dixie's Driver

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      Oliver Seale

      Man at Dixie's House

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      Denise Simek

      Concessionaire

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      Robert Stewart

      Concessionaire

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      Susan Aston

      Woman at Dance

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      Vicki Neff

      Woman at Dance

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      Pamela Putnam

      Woman at Dance

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      Jerry Abbot

      Piano - Country Blues Band Member

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      Bobby Hibbitts

      Drums - Country Blues Band Member

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      Buddie Hrabal

      Steel Guitar - Country Blues Band Member

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      Jerry Matheny

      Guitar - Country Blues Band Member

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      Wyane Milligan

      Bass - Country Blues Band Member

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      Don "Tex" Clark

      Bar Patron (uncredited)

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      Joe Zadwick

      Front Row Concert Attendee (uncredited)

    Social

    Review 1Discussion

    A review by Wuchak

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    Written by Wuchak on Sun Jul 21 2024
    **_A broken-down Country musician seeks a new life in Texas_** A single mother (Tess Harper) runs a motel & gas station in the lonely plains between Dallas and Austin. She hires an alcoholic man who couldn’t pay what he owed (Robert Duvall) and discovers that he’s an ex-Country star. “Tender Mercies” (1983) is a lowkey drama set in rural Texas, reminiscent of "Resurrection" (1980) mixed with “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and the later “The Apostle.” While it’s better than “Resurrection,” it’s not quite as good as the other two. However, if you like subdued storytelling, like “Places in the Hear...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    4500000.00

    Revenue

    8400000.00

    Keywords

    • country music
    • guitar
    • texas
    • alcoholism
    • southern baptist