Tender Mercies

Bruce Beresford
1983-03-04

His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning.
6.7
92 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Robert Duvall Mac Sledge Zac E. Chan
Tess Harper Rosa Lee Unowned
Betty Buckley Dixie Unowned
Wilford Brimley Harry Unowned
Ellen Barkin Sue Anne Unowned
Allan Hubbard Sonny Unowned
Lenny Von Dohlen Robert Unowned
Paul Gleason Reporter Unowned
Michael Crabtree Lewis Menefee Unowned
Norman Bennett Reverend Hotchkiss Unowned
Andrew Scott Hollon Larue Unowned
Helena Humann Woman in Store Unowned
Rick Murray Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member Unowned
Stephen Funchess Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member Unowned
Glen Fleming Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member Unowned
Jerry Biggs Man in Bar Unowned
Sheila Bird Concessionaire Unowned
Robert E. Blackburn III Boy at Dance Unowned
Eli Cummins Doorman Unowned
Tony Frank Man at Motel Unowned
Barkley H. Garrett Man at Dixie's House Unowned
Suzanne Jacobs Nurse Unowned
Barbara Jones Country Woman Unowned
Jerry Jones Country Man Unowned
Harlan Jordan Waiter Unowned
Robert P. Kelley Choirmaster Unowned
Ray LePere Man in Bar / Restaurant Unowned
Pat Minter Man at Dixie's House Unowned
Terry Schoolcraft Ada - Dixie's Driver Unowned
Oliver Seale Man at Dixie's House Unowned
Denise Simek Concessionaire Unowned
Robert Stewart Concessionaire Unowned
Susan Aston Woman at Dance Unowned
Vicki Neff Woman at Dance Unowned
Pamela Putnam Woman at Dance Unowned
Jerry Abbot Piano - Country Blues Band Member Unowned
Bobby Hibbitts Drums - Country Blues Band Member Unowned
Buddie Hrabal Steel Guitar - Country Blues Band Member Unowned
Jerry Matheny Guitar - Country Blues Band Member Unowned
Wyane Milligan Bass - Country Blues Band Member Unowned
Don "Tex" Clark Bar Patron (uncredited) Unowned
Joe Zadwick Front Row Concert Attendee (uncredited) Unowned