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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Cast

RD01ARobert DuvallMac Sledge
TH02ATess HarperRosa Lee
BB03ABetty BuckleyDixie
WB04AWilford BrimleyHarry
EB05AEllen BarkinSue Anne
AH06AAllan HubbardSonny
LV07ALenny Von DohlenRobert
PG08APaul GleasonReporter

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Tender Mercies

Screen 2 · Row B · Seat 2 · 1983

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