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

Tender Mercies

6.8 / 10 6.8 1983 1h 32mPG

DramaMusicRomance

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.

Directed by Bruce Beresford

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CAST

The people behind the story

Robert Duvall

Robert DuvallMac Sledge

Tess Harper

Tess HarperRosa Lee

Betty Buckley

Betty BuckleyDixie

Wilford Brimley

Wilford BrimleyHarry

Ellen Barkin

Ellen BarkinSue Anne

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Allan HubbardSonny

Lenny Von Dohlen

Lenny Von DohlenRobert

Paul Gleason

Paul GleasonReporter