country music,guitar,texas,alcoholism,southern baptist

Tender Mercies (1983)

Poster for Tender Mercies

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

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Bruce Beresford
  • Profile picture of Robert Duvall
    Mac Sledge Robert Duvall
  • Profile picture of Tess Harper
    Rosa Lee Tess Harper
  • Profile picture of Betty Buckley
    Dixie Betty Buckley
  • Profile picture of Wilford Brimley
    Harry Wilford Brimley
  • Profile picture of Ellen Barkin
    Sue Anne Ellen Barkin
  • Profile picture of Lenny Von Dohlen
    Robert Lenny Von Dohlen
  • Profile picture of Paul Gleason
    Reporter Paul Gleason
  • Profile picture of Michael Crabtree
    Lewis Menefee Michael Crabtree

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Keywords

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