Tender Mercies

1983, Drama, 1h 30m

25 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Anchored by a deftly understated performance from Robert Duvall, Tender Mercies is a quiet character study that leaves a lasting emotional impact. Read critic reviews

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Down-on-his-luck country singer Mac Sledge (Robert Duvall) has nowhere to turn when he wakes up in a motel, short on cash. So he takes a job from Rosa Lee (Tess Harper), the kindly widow who runs the place. Mac begins to fall for Rosa, who helps him confront his drinking, and also finds an unexpected bond with Rosa's young son (Allan Hubbard). When the opportunity for a career comeback surfaces, Mac must choose between his new life and the life he let slip through his hands.

Cast & Crew

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
Paul Gleason
Reporter
Michael Crabtree
Lewis Menefee
Norman Bennett
Reverend Hotchkiss
Rick Murray
Jake
Stephen Funchess
Bertie
Glen Fleming
Steve
Bruce Beresford
Director
Philip Hobel
Producer
Mary Ann Hobel
Producer
Horton Foote
Producer
Robert Duvall
Producer
Horton Foote
Screenwriter
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