Tender Mercies (1983)
Drama/Music · 1h 32m · 8/11/2020
Description
Alchoholic former country singer Mac Sledge (Robert Duvall - Apocalypse Now, Open Range) pines himself away in a trivial Texas motel. He gets a job at the motel and becomes friend with young widow Rosa Lee (Tess Harper - Crimes of the Heart) and her son Sonny (Allan Hubard). His feelings for Rosa and her son enable him to find inspiration to resume his career. But will this lead to abondoning his new family just like he already did before or will he vow never to ruin anyone else's life? Tender Mercies is an uncomplicated story, showing Robert Duvall at his finest.
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738329249014Release Date
8/11/2020Media Type
MovieDiscs
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Robert Duvall
Mac Sledge
Tess Harper
Rosa Lee
Betty Buckley
Dixie
Wilford Brimley
Harry
Ellen Barkin
Sue Anne
Allan Hubbard
Sonny
Lenny von Dohlen
Robert (as Lenny Von Dohlen)
Paul Gleason
ReporterMichael Crabtree
Lewis MenefeeNorman Bennett
Reverend HotchkissAndrew Scott Hollon
LarueRick Murray
Jake - Slater Mill Boys MemberStephen Funchess
Bertie - Slater Mill Boys MemberGlen Fleming
Steve - Slater Mill Boys MemberJames Aaron
Henry - Slater Mill Boys MemberJerry Biggs
Man in BarSheila Bird
ConcessionaireRobert E. Blackburn III
Boy at DanceEli Cummins
Doorman
Tony Frank
Man at MotelBerkley Garrett
Man at Dixie's House (as Berkley H. Garrett)Helena Humann
Woman with GroceriesSuzanne Jacobs
NurseBarbara Jones
Country WomanJerry Jones
Country ManHarlan Jordan
WaiterRobert P. Kelley
ChoirmasterRay LePere
Man in Bar / RestaurantPat Minter
Man at Dixie's DouseTerry Schoolcraft
Ada - Dixie's DriverOliver Seale
Man at Dixie's HouseDenise Simek
ConcessionaireRobert Stewart
ConcessionaireSusan Aston
Woman at DanceVicki Neff
Woman at DancePamela Putnam
Woman at DanceJerry Abbot
Piano - Country Blues Band MemberBobby Hibbitts
Drums - Country Blues Band MemberBuddie Hrabal
Steel Guitar - Country Blues Band MemberJerry Matheny
Guitar - Country Blues Band MemberWayne Milligan
Bass - Country Blues Band MemberDon 'Tex' Clark
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Bruce Beresford
DirectorHorton Foote
WriterTender Mercies (DVD)
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