Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

6.8IMDb Score
Released:1983-03-04
Duration:92 min
Director:Bruce Beresford
Actors:Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley, Ellen Barkin
Production:Antron Media Production, EMI Films, Associated Film Distribution, Universal Pictures

Overview:

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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