Tender Mercies
- Original title
- Tender Mercies
- Year
- 1983
- Running time
- 89 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Robert Duvall
- Tess Harper
- Betty Buckley
- Ellen Barkin
- Wilford Brimley
- Paul Gleason
- Allan Hubbard
- Lenny von Dohlen
- Norman Bennett
- Michael Crabtree
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Music
- 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.
- Awards
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1983: 2 Academy Awards: Best Actor (Robert Duvall), Original Screenplay. 5 Nominations1983: Golden Globes: Best Actor Drama (Robert Duvall). 5 Nominations1983: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or (Best Film)1983: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Actor (Robert Duvall)1983: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Actor (Duvall). 3 Nom.1983: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director
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