Tender Mercies (1983) ★ 6.81h32

Name: Tender Mercies
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Released: 1983
Rating: 6.808
Cast: Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley, Ellen Barkin

Drama · Music · Romance

Director Bruce Beresford (6.8 avg)

Also directed Driving Miss Daisy, Double Jeopardy, The Contract, and 36 more

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.

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Cast

Robert Duvall
Tess Harper
Betty Buckley
Wilford Brimley
Ellen Barkin
Allan Hubbard
Lenny Von Dohlen

Tender Mercies (1983) ★ 6.81h32

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