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Tender Mercies

1983 92 min Drama, Music, Romance

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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2 wins

  • 1983 ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE (Mac Sledge) Robert Duvall
  • 1983 WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) Horton Foote

3 nominations

budget $4,500,000 earnings $8,400,000 return 1.9x

director Bruce Beresford

writer Horton Foote

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