Tender Mercies
"His struggle for fame was over. His fight for respect was just beginning."
Originally released in 1983. Tender Mercies is a drama/music film. directed by Bruce Beresford.
Starring Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, and Betty Buckley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 4, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (144 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.4M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,500,000
- Revenue
- $8,400,000
Production Companies
- Antron Media Production
- EMI Films
- Associated Film Distribution
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tender Mercies about?
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.
Who directed Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies was directed by Bruce Beresford.
How long is Tender Mercies?
Tender Mercies has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Tender Mercies released?
Tender Mercies was released on March 4, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tender Mercies?
The main cast of Tender Mercies includes Robert Duvall, Tess Harper, Betty Buckley, Wilford Brimley, Ellen Barkin.
Is Tender Mercies worth watching?
Tender Mercies has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 144 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.