

Tender Mercies
"His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning."
Overview
Alchoholic 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.
Movie Details
Budget
$4.5M
$4,500,000
Revenue
$8.4M
$8,400,000
Languages
English
Studio
Antron Media Production
+3 more
Key Crew

Bruce Beresford
Director

Horton Foote
Screenplay
Cast

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
Andrew Scott Hollon
Larue
Helena Humann
Woman in Store
Rick Murray
Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member
Stephen Funchess
Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member
Glen Fleming
Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member
Jerry Biggs
Man in Bar
Sheila Bird
Concessionaire
Robert E. Blackburn III
Boy at Dance
Eli Cummins
Doorman

Tony Frank
Man at Motel