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Tender Mercies

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

★ 6.8 1983 92 min PG 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.

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Tender Mercies in its release era

Released in 1983, Tender Mercies sits inside the 1980s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1983-03-04
Rating
PG
TMDB score
6.8/10
Original language
EN
Status
Released
Production
United States of America
Studio
Antron Media Production, EMI Films, Associated Film Distribution

People behind the title

DirectorBruce BeresfordWriterHorton FooteCastRobert DuvallCastTess HarperCastBetty BuckleyCastWilford BrimleyCastEllen Barkin

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