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Tender Mercies

Film · 1983

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Horton Footewriter · producer
  2. Bruce Beresforddirector
  3. William M. Andersoneditor
  4. George Dreyfuscomposer
  5. Russell Boydcinematographer
  6. Shari Rhodescasting director
  7. Mary-Ann Hobelproducer
  8. Philip Hobelproducer
  9. Robert Duvallproducer

On screen

  1. Betty Buckleylead actor
  2. Wilford Brimleylead actor
  3. Robert Duvalllead actor
  4. Tess Harperlead actor
  5. Allan Hubbardsupporting actor
  6. Andrew Scott Hollonsupporting actor
  7. Norman Bennettsupporting actor
  8. Michael Crabtreesupporting actor
  9. Lenny Von Dohlensupporting actor
  10. Ellen Barkinsupporting actor
  11. Paul Gleasonsupporting actor
  12. Bobby Hibbittsguest actor
  13. Buddie Hrabalguest actor
  14. Denise Simekguest actor
  15. Douglas Stewartguest actor
  16. Glen Flemingguest actor
  17. James Aaronguest actor
  18. Jerry Abbotguest actor
  19. Jerry Mathenyguest actor
  20. Joe Zadwickguest actor
  21. Oliver Sealeguest actor
  22. Pamela Putnamguest actor
  23. Pat Minterguest actor
  24. Rick Murrayguest actor
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From the people who made Tender Mercies

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Through the cast

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  36. Bald: The Making of 'THX 1138'Robert Duvall1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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Across the whole team

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