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Tender Mercies (1983)
7.4
A broken-down, middle-aged country singer gets a new wife, reaches out to his long-lost daughter, and tries to put his troubled life back together. Director:Bruce BeresfordWriter:Horton Foote |
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Won 2 Oscars.
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8 wins
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10 nominations
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Cast
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| Robert Duvall | ... | ||
| Tess Harper | ... | ||
| Betty Buckley | ... | ||
| Wilford Brimley | ... | ||
| Ellen Barkin | ... |
Sue Anne
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Allan Hubbard | ... |
Sonny
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| Lenny von Dohlen | ... |
Robert
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| Paul Gleason | ... |
Reporter
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| Michael Crabtree | ... |
Lewis Menefee
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Norman Bennett | ... |
Reverend Hotchkiss
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Andrew Scott Hollon | ... |
Larue
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Rick Murray | ... |
Jake - Slater Mill Boys Member
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Stephen Funchess | ... |
Bertie - Slater Mill Boys Member
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Glen Fleming | ... |
Steve - Slater Mill Boys Member
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James Aaron | ... |
Henry - Slater Mill Boys Member
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Storyline
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. Written by Stefan Halldorsson <ms@vortex.is>
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From Bruce Beresford, the acclaimed director of "Breaker Morant." Written by Horton Foote, screenwriter of "To Kill A Mockingbird." See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(Australia) See more »Also Known As:
A Força do Carinho See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$46,977 (USA) (6 March 1983) (3 Screens)Gross:
$8,443,124 (USA)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
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| (TCM print)Sound Mix:
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1.85 : 1
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Trivia
"Over You" is sung by the actors in the film, but the soundtrack version is sung by Lane Brody (of "Yellow Rose of Texas" fame). This song was nominated for an Oscar, and the Lane Brody version was nominated for an Academy of Country Music award. See more »Goofs
Continuity: In the final scenes, Sonny is shown with empty farmland behind him, then after a cut to a wider shot, suddenly the gas station and motel are behind him. See more »
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