Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Robert Duvall | ... | Mac Sledge | |
Tess Harper | ... | Rosa Lee | |
Betty Buckley | ... | Dixie | |
Wilford Brimley | ... | Harry | |
Ellen Barkin | ... | Sue Anne | |
Allan Hubbard | ... | Sonny | |
Lenny von Dohlen | ... | Robert (as Lenny Von Dohlen) | |
Paul Gleason | ... | Reporter | |
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Michael Crabtree | ... | Lewis Menefee |
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 |
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>
This moving and thought-provoking film is a timeless classic of redemption and perseverance.Robert Duvall totally captures the pain, heartache, despair and ultimate survival of a once beloved entertainer.The film is an emotional tour-de-force for all the main characters, as they deal with forgiveness, doubt, loss of faith and memories of what might have been .......
The direction, screenplay, music and cinematography are all top-notch and add to the realistic feel of the film.
In a career that has seen a number of great performances, this quiet, unassuming Duvall film will leave you inspired as well as thoughtful. In this film , we see our own lives reflected in this small town saga. Maybe that is why I found the movie so deeply entertaining. It appeals to the lost dreams and missed opportunities in our own lives.